Back in the old homesteading days (and even in some modern-day cultures), it was important to preserve eggs during the summer months since hens will decrease (or stop) their egg production in winter. It was an important part of survival to preserve eggs during more bountiful times for those leaner times, especially out on the…
Did you get chicks this spring? Me too. Soon they’ll start laying, but if you let your hens free range, you might not find those eggs easily. Here are some of the best ways to tell if your hens are laying! Even if you keep your hens in an enclosed area, knowing when they’re ready to lay…
With it getting hotter, I wanted to show you a DIY automatic chicken waterer we made right on the homestead. It cost us under $5 to make, but it solves so many problems on the farm. The last thing we want is for our animals to be thirsty or get heat stroke, and this DIY automatic chicken…
If you’re a new chicken owner and you have a million questions, then this cheat sheet is for you. I know – because every day I get questions on my Facebook page, in the private FrugalChicken Facebook group, and by email. Relax, chicken ownership is easy! This ultimate cheat sheet on chickens has everything you…
For now at least, the sun is owned by everyone and no one, so why not use it’s power to become a little more independent? Going solar is a worthy homesteading goal, and a simple one to begin. We aren’t completely off grid yet, but we do hope to go solar soon as we become…
I think there’s a lot of misinformation and myths that are around regarding homesteading, namely that it’s an expensive process, or it’s too hard to afford a homestead or you have to have a lot of land to start. While a homestead, like anything, can be an expensive process, it doesn’t have to be, and…
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