★ Choosing The Right Land

The single most important decision in the initial homestead process will be the purchase of an appropriate acreage of land. Not all land is created equal, so do your homework. Whether you grew up watching old Westerns or their re-runs, and no matter what country you live in, we all hold a certain image of the old West and the […]

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★ Chickens: A Rural Livin’ Icon

Chickens provide eggs, meat, help in the garden by killing pests and can provide an extra stay-at-home income for your homestead. There is a lot of information on the internet and in books about raising chickens. The information overload may cause one to become a little overwhelmed. I have maintained a small flock of birds most of my life, from a […]

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