Homesteading
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So Exciting!!! I Saw a UFO!!!
OMGosh, I just spotted a UFO right outside my window this morning! 😱 I stumbled out of bed, rubbed my eyes, and there it was—hovering perfectly still, bright white, super smooth, and totally…
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Homesteading for Beginners: What You Really Need to Know (Part 1)
Five years ago, we started our homesteading journey—and it’s been a rollercoaster! We’ve dealt with predators raiding the coop, septic backups, well issues during dry spells, and plenty of surprises along the way.…
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Chicken Nesting Boxes: What Really Works for Happy Hens and Easy Egg Collection
Nesting boxes are where the magic happens—your hens’ private spot for laying those delicious butt-nuggets! But with so many ideas online (DIY buckets, fancy roll-aways, homemade wood), what actually works best for your…
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Predator-Proofing Your Backyard Chickens in Colorado: Essential Tips for Coops, Runs, and Tractors
Predator-Proofing Your Backyard Chickens in Colorado: Essential Tips for Coops, Runs, and Tractors Everything loves chicken—literally. Dogs, raccoons, foxes, coyotes, hawks, owls, skunks, bobcats, and even bears in rural areas see your flock…
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Fall Gardening in Colorado: Plant Now for a Bountiful Harvest and Gorgeous Spring Blooms
Cheers to the end of a rewarding growing season! After months of watering, weeding, and nurturing, fall brings the sweet rewards of harvest—and the perfect window to plant for cooler months and next…
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Thriving in Colorado’s Sandy Prairie Soil: Upgrading to Durable Raised Garden Beds and Building Moisture-Retaining Layers
Living on the Colorado prairie means gardening like you’re in a desert—because in many ways, you are. Our sandy soil drains fast, holds few nutrients, and dries out quickly. The key to success?…
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2022 Kids are Here!
The 2022 kidding season has come to a close on our small, little homestead and we are happy to announce the birth of 5 new babies! Baby goats are so much fun to…
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Moving the “Rocking” Shed so that it Rocks No More
We get a lot of wind here in Colorado. No gentle breezes. Winds strong enough to pull whole shelters out of the ground. See the picture below. Praise God that the mama goat…
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Some days the Dog wants in on the action
We don’t go to town very often around here. There’s church and groceries and karate class. The occasional trip to take my dad to his doctor’s appointments. We do meet up with friends…
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New Additions to the Homestead
It is that time of year. We go to the local Ranch and Feed store and we are greeted by the tiny peeps of newly hatched chicks. “I need a new rooster”, I…
