Have you ever wanted to raise chickens? Growing up in a farm community, I knew many people with chickens and quite a few farmers with hundreds. It was one of the reasons I wasn’t too sure about it for many years. I knew it was a great deal of work, and I was horrified at how some chickens were treated. That part made me realize that maybe I need to raise my chickens to ensure … [Read more...] about How to Raise Chickens Book Review
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The Compost Coach Book Review
Do you compost on your property or in your home? Composting is one of the things my husband and I have been doing to cut back on waste. It is suitable for my garden and a great way to help the environment by keeping organic trash outside landfills. While we have Lomi, I wanted something larger since my poor indoor composter can only do so much. Even though we live in a suburb … [Read more...] about The Compost Coach Book Review
Chicken Keeping Pure & Simple Book Review
Have you considered chicken keeping? One of my big dreams (along with our neighbor's) is to have our backyard chickens. I like the idea of having long chickens long before the great egg crisis and having friends and family who owned chickens in my hometown. OF course, living in a suburb makes owning chickens very challenging, especially with different ordinances and some of our … [Read more...] about Chicken Keeping Pure & Simple Book Review
The First-Time Homesteader Book Review
Have you ever considered having your homestead or being a homesteader? While I'm unsure if we will ever be self-sufficient, my husband and I have considered having our small homestead, mainly in the form of having chickens, a garden, and maybe our little farm to sustain our small family. That being said, we have no clue how things will go when we get there, but we are the sort … [Read more...] about The First-Time Homesteader Book Review
Step By Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency Book Review
Have you ever wanted more self-sufficiency in your own home? One of the most rewarding things about being a homeowner is being able to make your own decisions about your property or home. As someone who has lived the suburban lifestyle but came from a farm community, I have outgrown the city life and want to try something different. While we do have a bit over half an acre, it … [Read more...] about Step By Step Projects for Self-Sufficiency Book Review