If you have struggled with the idea of raising your own animals for meat because you think it would be emotionally challenging, this post shares our experience and will encourage you on your journey!
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We have just gotten our first pigs! We waited so long because we wanted to make sure we had the capacity to take on this project, and the time is finally here. I am going to share everything we researched, questioned, bought, planned for, and did in order to finally have pigs as part of our homestead.
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With the state of the world right now lots of people are looking for ways to be more food secure, and having chickens is a great way to provide sustainable food for you and your family. However, it's not easy or cheap raising chicks. So, here are some things you should know before you go out and buy a bunch of super cute chicks.
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It's the middle of winter, and everything is dead. Well almost. If it's alive, the chickens have eaten it. We are still working on making the chicken coop and run the most entertaining place it can be for them, but we felt like they still need something more. Then we discovered fodder.
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