When my last daughter left for college, I decided to indulge in a a decade-long desire to become the owner of Sebright bantam chickens. For too long I had succumbed to the popular belief that they were impractical for a … Read More
Episode 98For the Love of Goats If you have a worm problem with your goats, and rotational grazing is not an option, we now have a new tool that can be helpful in breaking the life cycle of the worms. … Read More
Episode 21Sustainability Book Chat As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you want to grow a garden that is in sync with nature, then you need to check out Chris McLaughlin’s ninth and newest book, The Good … Read More
Episode 20Sustainability Book Chat It only seems natural that after you perfect a homemade delicacy for your family and friends, the next step is to start selling it. Until recently this was financially impossible in many states due to regulations … Read More
Whether you’re a newbie DIYer or a seasoned professional, tackling window replacement in a home might be daunting. So many important decisions need to be made, and the consequences will affect you and your home for decades to come – … Read More
Episode 97For the Love of Goats We have a lot of episodes on various diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, but rather than tell you to listen to all of those episodes to figure out which vaccines your goats … Read More
Farmers and homesteaders are not typically the first people you think of when discussing asbestos exposure, but in fact, farmers can be exposed to asbestos and other dangerous materials each and every day. Upon closer examination, there are hundreds of … Read More
Whether you’re planning to buy your first chicks or to expand your flock, you might be thinking of classic red chickens, either for the whole flock or to add some variety. Some breeds of red chickens are better suited for … Read More
Episode 96For the Love of Goats One of the most common questions I get during kidding season is, “why was this kid born dead?” Unfortunately, I can’t answer that question because there are dozens of possibilities, starting with a long … Read More
Episode 95For the Love of Goats If you’ve listened to previous podcast episodes on parasites, you have heard us talk about the 5-point check, but what exactly is it? How can you use it to determine when you need to … 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....
