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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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The Health Crisis That Changed My Life Forever – And How I Took Back Control
Twelve years ago, my life hit a wall. I woke up one day with stabbing chest pain—like a hot poker straight through my sternum. Every breath hurt. Simple activities triggered excruciating episodes, and…
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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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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…
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Young Chicken Eggs
My chickens are now 6 months old. They started laying eggs about 1 month ago. The eggs started out small in size and are now getting to be the size of a large…
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Wow! What an adventure!
Several years ago, my husband and I decided we would like to homestead. These last few months brought about several changes in our lives: between moving my dad in with us and trying…
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Spring-time in Colorado
All the birds are chirping. The grass is green and lush. The trees are blossoming. You begin to see the reappearance of migratory animals and hibernating animals. You begin to think about what…
Making a Homestead a Home
