Necessity is truly the mother of invention and such is the case when we set out to make DIY horse feeders out of barrels. For those who follow this blog but didn’t know, in addition to our myriad chickens, we also have horses. Horses that like to spill their grain and paw at ground feeders…
When we first started our farm, funds were tight, so I would scour free pallet barn plans for ideas about how to build the various coops, pig, and goat houses we eventually built on the farm. While we didn’t always use pallets (see my free duck house plans here. I re-use a brand new aluminum…
As temperatures continue to drop on the farm, I’ve gotten more worried about our cat, Boss, who is an indoor/outdoor kitty. So, I’ve been researching how to keep outside cats warm in the winter so I can make sure he’s around for years. Boss is one of our mousers, and in addition to being a…
Thinking of living full time in an RV in winter? Learning how to keep a camper warm in the winter is easy! I know many of you are pioneering winter travelers or committed to living full time in an RV in winter. While I’m not a huge camper, ever since we got our cabin, I’ve…
Ever since we moved to our farm, learning how to install a wood stove has been on the bucket list. It’s not just that a wood stove screams homesteading, but it’s also about saving money, using the resources around us (we have 5 acres of woods), and, frankly, not buying propane for our central heat…
Got a pup that keeps your flock safe, and wondering how to keep a dog house warm in winter? I know many of you out there use livestock guardian dogs to protect your chickens. Which means you’ll probably need your dog to stay outdoors, lest a predator takes down your entire flock in one evening….
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