One of the reasons we moved out to the Cariboo region of BC was to have some acreage way out in the bush, raise a few animals and have a huge vegetable garden. Here's how we went about building a barn, which was really needed here on our property. Building a Barn Since there wasn't a barn here when we arrived, we had to build one. We tossed around a few ideas - we wanted … [Read more...]
Chicken Farmin’ 101
Chickens are hard workers in our barnyard. They work to keep the bugs down (have you ever watched chickens chasing bugs? Hilarious stuff!). They work over and fluff up our composting manure piles in their search for bits of grain and worms. Plus, they lay some of the best tasting eggs you will eat. Don't knock farm fresh eggs. They taste SO different from those store bought … [Read more...]
The Next Generation of Chicken Farmers
Ever noticed that kids like chickens? At the very least, even if they are a bit nervous, they want to know about the chickens. We love showing off our girls to any kids (or adults) that come along. If we're lucky and we play our cards right, we assimilate a few of them...into chicken farmers. That's right, chicken farmers. We hope they'll have kids of their own one day and they will turn … [Read more...]
Put Your Chickens to Work for You!
Did you know that bored chickens are unhealthy chickens? Bored chickens fight with one another, pull feathers out and pick pick pick at each other. Usually the answer to this is to just let them out of the coop and they will run around chasing and eating bugs. There other ways to keep your chickens from boredom and that is to put your chickens to work for you! Here's how we … [Read more...]
How To Get Started on the Path to Providing for Your Family
Have you been used to buying your groceries at the supermarkets? Never raised animals or had a garden? Are you trying to figure out how to get started on the path to providing for your family? Have you thought about starting a homestead? It can certainly feel overwhelming just to get started. So think about getting started, but doing it on a small level. Trying to do too much too quickly … [Read more...]