Episode 114For the Love of Goats A couple of months ago, we had a Facebook post that elicited a lot of very passionate responses and also uncovered a lot of myths and misinformation about worms in goats. In today’s episode … Read More
Are you looking for the best egg-laying chickens? There are many different breeds of chickens, each with their own unique traits and characteristics. For those who are interested in raising chickens for maximum egg production, it is important to choose … Read More
Whether you are just starting out or thinking of adding another breed to your flock, we’re putting together a comprehensive list of chicken breeds available in the US. If a particular breed looks interesting, click on the name to go … Read More
The Easter Egger chicken is a unique hybrid of chicken that is known for its colorful eggs. These chickens are a popular choice for backyard flocks and homesteaders who want various egg colors, as Easter Eggers can lay eggs in … Read More
My favorite cookware is cast iron because it is naturally non-stick. Unlike Teflon-like finishes, cast iron is non-toxic and it lasts forever, making it the healthiest and most economical choice for cookware. I am still using the same cast iron … Read More
Breeding chickens is popular among farmers and homesteaders who don’t want to buy chicks from a hatchery every year. Some people just let nature take its course, with any rooster in the flock mating with any hen, while others select … Read More
Sustainable farming is an increasingly popular concept that involves producing food in a way that is environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economically viable. As consumers become more aware of the impact that their food choices have on the planet, many … Read More
Episode 113For the Love of Goats Rotational grazing is the key to parasite control. After all, if you limit infection of your goats, you limit the potential for them to become severely parasitized. But there is more to rotational grazing … Read More
Before we moved to our farm, I always knew that we’d collect rainwater for our livestock. When visiting my grandparent’s farm and my uncle’s ranch as a child, I recalled they had downspouts that flowed into water troughs. So, when … Read More
The Araucana chicken is a unique and fascinating breed of chicken that has captured the attention of poultry enthusiasts around the world. Known for their distinctive blue eggs and tufted ears, these birds are popular for backyard chicken keepers and … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader was created in 2012 after the publication of my second book, Ecothrifty. The name was coined by one of my followers because I said that I didn’t want anyone to think that they had to be rich to homestead or live a greener life....
