Chicken Little Goes 'Glamping' - A thrifty homesteader from Oregon transformed an old, junky camper into a snug hen house. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Thoughts on Modern Homesteading from our Community: We asked our Facebook fans to share their thoughts on modern homesteading and sustainable living. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Our 2014 Homesteaders of the Year! These outstanding families have taken self-reliance into their own hands, and with a little time invested in learning new skills, you, too, can achieve the DIY life and practice more self-sufficient living. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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How to Find Your Honeybee Queen: Your honeybee queen is the most critical member of the colony. She is the egg layer, work director, and it is through her pheromones the colony knows they are a cohesive unit. Without her the hive dies. Periodically, it is good to have a queen sighting just to know she is alive and well. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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September is International Homesteading Education Month! International Homesteading Education month is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you know the best ways to get involved. You can host an event or attend one right in your neighborhood.

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To raise happy, healthy goats, you will need room in your backyard for a goat pen and a goat house, as well as storage space for the goats’ food and other goat-related supplies such as straw. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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How to Buy Farmland, Even if You Think You Can't. Dream of starting a farm? Here’s a guide to what questions to ask and where to find reliable answers, plus resources to help you obtain a farm loan - from MOTHER EARTH NEWS.

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The Karakachanski Ovca, a rare breed of heritage sheep, has made a resurgence in the Balkans. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Home Dairy: Calving Cycle Guide & How to Dry Off a Cow. Understanding and effectively executing a breeding program depends on understanding the calving cycle and when and how to dry a cow off in preparation of calving. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Ditch the Itch: Get Rid of Poison Ivy Plants. Learn the best techniques for getting rid of rash-causing poison ivy — and the best way to protect yourself while doing so. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Orpingtons are well-known for their fast growth rate, excellent egg production and good table quality. These fabulous backyard birds frequently go broody, do well in cold climates, and have a calm, friendly demeanor. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Old English Game hens do show broodiness; however, they don’t make good mothers because they’re so small and aggressive. These birds should be kept securely confined because they can fly impressive distances and easily revert to a feral state. From MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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Separate your red wiggler worms from fresh compost easier with this simple vermicomposting tip from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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What do goats really eat? This is my favorite backyard farming site! Pinned for Jonas, in case he ever gets the bug again to ask for a goat for his birthday!

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"Homestead Tools Spotlight: Grain Thresher and Cider Press" Thresh wheat efficiently and make some fresh apple cider with the new Sylvan grain thresher and Avalon cider press. Better threshing is afoot! Learn more in this article from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine.

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#goatvet is envious of these USDA grants to help pay for goat fencing for rotational grazing.

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8 Must have nutritional supplements for goats

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.....buy some chicks so we had her pick up some more for us. When it was all said and done we had twelve pullets (young female chickens)........

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Positively Thoughtful: How to Break an Attacking Rooster

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4 Benefits of a Mixed Flock of Backyard Chickens

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Simple Lessons: Chicken Raising - I remember the first time I went to my hubby and told him I wanted to raise chickens. We were living in the city, with neighbors right on top of us and a postage stamp for a backyard. To say the least, he laughed! oursimplehomestea... #chickens

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#goatvet says just as well these are pygny goats getting taken to an Island for browsing weeds

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These are so simple (and cheap)! It will help save a ton on my gas bill this winter.

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How to preserve food by canning - Podcast

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This is a good article by @Weed 'em & Reap Backyard Farming & Health on the costs of small farming. Don't let it scare you - start your #smallfarm!

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3 Must haves for a Prepper Homestead

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Tips to Prepare Your Livestock for Winter

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Tomato chutney to die for, recipe courtesy of my friend the personal chef. THIS is what you should do with the last of those tomatoes!

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How to dry peaches - Joybilee Farm

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Healthy snacks: How to dry pears -- Joybilee Farm

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