As I’ve discussed in previous posts- I keep extensive supplies on hand as we live in a very rural area. Part of that is a lot of first aid stuff – for general maintenance and emergency situations. I’ve also done blogs for chicken and people first aid kits- but in this post I will beContinue reading “Alpaca First Aid Kit”
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Chicken Keeping- Deep Litter Method
I can’t believe it- but as of this spring I’ve been keeping chickens for eggs for 8 years! Living in Maine, I’ve discussed keeping chickens in extreme temperatures and weather conditions, like winds so fierce they blow your coop over. Three separate times. Since the beginning, we’ve used Deep Litter Method for our henhouse. AndContinue reading “Chicken Keeping- Deep Litter Method”
The Cost of: Raising Chickens for Eggs
An analysis of the cost of raising chickens for eggs.
Raising Pigs for Meat: The Second Time Around
A look into our second year of raising pigs for meat on our small homestead in Maine.
How to: Discourage Your Rhubarb From Bolting
How to quickly and efficiently discourage your rhubarb plants from bolting.
How To – Make Emergency Candles
How to reuse common household trash into a long lasting emergency candle!
Product Review: A Whole Bunch Of Baby Stuff
A breakdown of my favorite baby products, and some essentials to have around the house.
How To- Make Slime!
How To: Make Slime!
3 Simple Recipes and 5 Tips For Slime Making Success.
The Cost of: Beginner Beekeeping
A Breakdown of our First Purchase of Beekeeping Equipment and How Much It Cost.
