We all know that a wool sweater will shrink in the wash, but does this mean that sheep shouldn’t get wet, either? What about hair sheep – can they be left outside in all types of weather? It might seem like a silly question at first, but there are some...
No matter where we live, there is a small predator looking for a way to steal something from your off grid homestead. For me in Hawai’i, it’s mongoose and rats, for you it might be squirrels and rabbits. Whatever the case, a good pellet gun...
If you are interested in raising sheep on your homestead, it is important to give a great deal of thought to the breed of sheep. If you think sheep always have wool, then think again! Hair sheep are the way to go for raising sheep in tropical climates. The 3 top...
When I got my first sheep, I was mostly thinking about their food and shelter, I didn’t really consider their feet. Now that I’ve been raising hair sheep for the past 6 years I have learned there is something else that is just as important to consider,...
When I was deciding on what animals to get for my off grid homestead, my biggest concern was if my property had enough food to feed them so that I wouldn’t go bankrupt purchasing feed. Turns out, sheep are perfect animals for most homesteads because of...
One of the first animals people want to get when they move onto their homestead is the chicken. Why not? They are easy to manage and provide so many benefits. But how many chickens do you need and what kind of chickens should you get to start...
