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Coop options for chickens – The Phone Booth Coop

In part 5 of our "Getting started with Chickens" series, I want to introduce the Phone Booth Coop. No, there is no need for quarters, superman outfits, or phonebooks on cables (those of you born after 1990 probably can't appreciate any of those three references). The Phone Booth Coop is a structure that I designed and built [...]

By |2016-12-18T17:18:12-05:00December 18th, 2016|Homesteading|Comments Off on Coop options for chickens – The Phone Booth Coop

What’s in the box? (prize opportunity)

Well I am a bit excited today. Not because it is Friday. Not because the Star Wars movie is out. Not because that uncomfortable itch has finally subsided... No, I am happy today because of what is in the back of my truck as I type this. What is in the back of my [...]

By |2016-12-16T13:29:41-05:00December 16th, 2016|Homesteading|Comments Off on What’s in the box? (prize opportunity)

Homestead Broke: The big financial error in homesteading

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm rich. Now, I'm not cruise-to-the-Bahamas-on-my-own-yacht rich nor do I dress like the Monopoly guy (although, I would totally rock the handlebar mustache if I could grow one). I don't even own a bow tie. But I am loaded. So, with that confession what pops into your mind? Pompous? Jerk? Loser? [...]

By |2016-12-03T23:12:49-05:00December 3rd, 2016|Homesteading|Comments Off on Homestead Broke: The big financial error in homesteading

Holiday Read Alouds

To get you jump started on your search for holiday read alouds, here are a few suggestions of not-to-miss books. I highly recommend taking time out of your regular school schedule to spend special time together reading these holiday favorites as a family. We've been working through these lists over the years, and the kids especially [...]

By |2016-11-30T19:14:48-05:00November 27th, 2016|Homeschooling|Comments Off on Holiday Read Alouds

Coop options for chickens – the Chicken Tractor

In part 4 of our "Getting Started with Chickens" series, its time to start our conversation about housing your chickens. There are as many options for housing as there are for breeds of chickens. Whether you are planning on free-ranging or keeping them in a small run, you still have to give them a place to [...]

By |2016-11-30T19:14:48-05:00November 21st, 2016|Homesteading|Comments Off on Coop options for chickens – the Chicken Tractor

What are other good egg laying breeds?

Part 3 of our discussion of getting started with chickens begins with a confession. I really like the Australorp chicken, but they aren't exactly my favorite breed. Please don't feel defrauded and demand your money back. Take a deep breath and hear me out. There are many really great breeds of egg laying chickens. In [...]

By |2016-11-30T19:14:48-05:00November 6th, 2016|Homesteading|Comments Off on What are other good egg laying breeds?
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