From fly spray to bag balm, many livestock essentials are easy to make yourself. Here are my top six tried and true natural recipes for homestead livestock.
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Category: Homesteading
Goose Creek Homestead is constantly evolving and changing as we learn new skills and try new things. Follow along with our adventures as we share our successes and failures on our homesteading journey.
Fermenting 101: An Easy Way to Preserve the Harvest (And Your Health)
Fermenting is an easy way to preserve vegetables and get some incredible health benefits, too. Our fermenting 101 guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started!
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12+ Clever Ways to Make Money from Your Homestead Garden
There are tons of ways to make money from your homestead garden, and many of them don’t require a lot of extra effort. Here are several clever ideas to help you get started!
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Hiring Seasonal Help for Your Growing Homestead
Hiring seasonal help for your growing homestead or farm could be good for your bottom line. Here’s how to find and hire the right person for the job! Continue reading “Hiring Seasonal Help for Your Growing Homestead”
Silvopasture: Grazing Livestock on Wooded Pasture
Cattle, pigs, goats, and other livestock can all thrive on wooded pasture. Here’s how to establish, graze, and manage silvopasture on your homestead.
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How to Provide the Best Pasture for Homestead Livestock
With proper pasture management, both plants and animals will thrive. Here’s how to provide the best pasture for homestead livestock.
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Filling the Freezer: Cow vs Pig
Filling the freezer is a top priority on the homestead. But, which animal is the most economical to raise? Here we compare pigs vs cows to help you decide!
Turkeys on the Homestead: Here’s What You Need to Know
Turkeys on the homestead are a great source of food for the family. They’re a joy to have around the farm, too. Here’s what you need to know to get started!
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Feeding Pigs on the Homestead
Feeding pigs on the homestead doesn’t have to be expensive. Here’s how to raise pigs to fill your freezer without breaking the bank.
Season Extenders: The Secret to Maximizing Your Garden Harvest
You spent a lot of time choosing the best vegetables for your fall garden and planting them in the ground. The next thing to consider is how to use season extenders to protect your crops from extreme weather conditions to maximize your harvest. Season extenders extend your harvest window by providing protection to your plants.
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