Can you freeze raw milk? The short answer is yes! You can freeze raw milk when you have a surplus and enjoy it all through the dry season. You can freeze many kinds of raw milk, but I only have…
Trying to find some breeds of chickens that lay white eggs? Wanting to add some white-shelled eggs to your egg basket? If so, I have some suggestions for you! As a fellow homesteader, I know that keeping chickens for eggs…
If you’re new to raising dairy goats, one of the first things you’ll need to do is familiarize yourself with the basic goat terminology. I’ve compiled a list of goat terms you’ll encounter when raising goats, from breeding and milking…
If you’re thinking of buying your first goat, congratulations! You’re in for a real treat. Goats are intelligent, friendly animals that make great companions, and they produce delicious, nutritious milk that you’ll love. If you’ve never owned goats before, the…
Are your chickens not laying eggs right now? As a chicken keeper, there are few things more satisfying than collecting fresh eggs from your very own flock. But what happens when those eggs suddenly stop coming? It can be a…
Welcome! This post is a roundup of all the articles I’ve written in the “Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners” series. If you’re new and wondering how to raise dairy goats, you’re in the right place! Below you will find all…
Hi friends! I have compiled a list of 25 homestead business ideas for you! These are ways to make money homesteading that I have either done myself or friends have been successful with. Most are fairly low-cost to start up…
Choosing the best dairy goat breeds for your homestead or farm is a fun part of getting dairy goats! Each goat is unique (and hilarious, and fun, and silly, and sweet, and mischievous… lol), and, ok, yes, they can sometimes…
Goat housing is one of the most important things you need to have in place before you bring your first dairy goat home. Goats require shelter that is dry, well-ventilated, and not super drafty. The shelter should also protect them…
Growing sweet potato slips is fun and simple. Let me show you two methods for growing your own sweet potato slips.