A little while back, my friend gifted me 2 sheep. Of course I said, “sure”. After all, sheep are grass eaters, right? Theyʻll be a cheap and easy way top keep the weeds down, fertility up and maybe even get some milk or something out of the whole...
Although most of us have chosen to homestead to get away from the rat race, we still want to earn money. Keeping your homestead profitable can be difficult and depends on many factors. Raising animals can be a rewarding and time-consuming addition to your...
Looking for an enjoyable farmyard animal that can produce both meat and milk for your off-grid family? Goats are highly adaptable animals that thrive in Hawaii. In fact, there are large packs of feral goats in many areas on the leeward sides of the Hawaiian...
Living a sustainable lifestyle on your homestead means growing some or all of your own food. But not everyone wants to spend time taking care of farm animals. That’s why we’ve sorted through our favorite low-maintenance farm animals to pick the best one for the...
Birds of a feather flock together – or do they? At first glance, the care of chickens and rabbits seems remarkably similar. They’re both friendly and social animals, that can get nervous easily and have the same predators. Chickens and rabbits also like to...
Let’s talk about growing worms. If you have never thought of worm farming before, don’t be disgusted or intimidated by these little critters – they are actually very useful, especially for a homestead! Worm farms, or vermicomposting, convert leftover food scraps...
