animals

Great Small Farm Animals For Small Homesteads

My homestead is a half acre, so the plans center around small farm animals. So from cattle to goats to chickens to donkeys, these small animals pack a punch.

Homemade All Natural Paw Wax/Balm For Dogs

Homemade paw wax, as the name suggests, is wax for your dog’s paws. It’s a blend of wax and oils that coat the underside of the paw, protect it from the elements, and heal any existing abrasions.

Tips on How to Bear-Proof Your House Naturally

Here are some natural ways to ensure you have a bear proof house, which may or may not be effective for the bears in your area, but they are definitely worth a shot! Some of these things may also work to deter opossums and raccoons.

Six Reasons To Start Raising Rabbits at Home

Raising rabbits at home makes a lot of sense. Rabbits as pets are pretty clean, they eat veggie scraps, and make great compost! Raising rabbits for meat is easy too.

A Simple Guide To Raising Chicks (Baby Chickens)

This guide to raising chicks will help you learn how to raise baby chickens rather than purchasing laying hens. Choose your chicks, get equipment, and enjoy watching them grow!

Raising Goats and How to Care for them Naturally

Raising goats can be challenging at first, but if you’re privy to these tips, keeping and raising them naturally will benefit your family for years to come!

Natural Pet Care

Natural pet care is a likely progression for people making the switch to a natural, sustainable lifestyle. This article was written to help you get started.

Raw Food Dog Diet

The raw food dog diet may not be something you have heard about, but if you’re a dog owner it is something to meditate on and consider for your dog.

What Really Makes an Egg Good and Healthy?

There’s more to “good eggs” than you may think. We cut through all the popular marketing terms and help you better understand what makes an egg good and healthy.