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Micro Farm Model: How To Be Self Reliant
This post has been a long time coming. We are going to walk through my family and I’s micro farm model! I’m going to explain how it all works, why it all works, the reasoning behind our choices, and what we hope to do in the future. I’m so excited to take you on a…
Time In Your Garden: How Much Is Required?
The amount of time you spend in your garden will greatly depend on how large or small your garden is. I have multiple greenhouses and over 2000 square feet of garden where I plant flowers, vegetables, fruit, and herbs. In this post, we will look at the time commitment of a small backyard garden, a…
How Much Time is Required To Raise Chickens?
One of the biggest concerns when deciding to raise a new animal is the time commitment. Raising chickens can actually be done several ways. In this post, we’ll walk through 3 different ways you can raise chickens and how much time each way will take. Chickens do not require a lot of work. On average,…
How To Obtain A Queen Bee
One of the very first steps in establishing a hive is to obtain a queen bee. It’s actually pretty easy for the most part. There are three ways you can go about obtaining a queen bee. Some ways are better than others. Let’s dive into the first way you can obtain a queen bee: Catching…
How To Feed Chickens: The Best Types Of Chicken Feed
There are multiple different ways you can feed chickens. This post explains what the best way to feed your chickens. We will also explore different types of chicken feed and help you figure out what type works best for you. The best way to feed your chickens is to let them scratch and find the…
Why You Don’t Want To Be Completely Self Sufficient
Self sufficiency has been a popular subject as of late. This entire blog was actually created to help you become more self sufficient. There are tremendous benefits to becoming more self sufficient. However, there are reasons you shouldn’t want to be completely self sufficient. This post is all about why you should only take self…
Micro Farm Animals: The Only 2 Animals You Need
Raising animals on a micro farm can be difficult. A micro farm is often pretty small. This pretty much disqualifies bigger animals or a large amount of animals. Luckily, the only animals you really need are low maintenance, cost effective, and they don’t require a lot of land! The only two animals you need on…
Egg Layers: Everything You Need To Know
All birds are egg layers. What bird is going to be best for you? To help you answer that question, this post will explain the pros and cons of each of the popular egg laying birds. The most popular egg layers to have on the farm are chickens, ducks, quail, ostrich, and geese. All bird…
Micro Farm Equipment: What Do You Really Need?
To some extent, the best equipment for your micro farm is going to be personal. However, there are a few things I’ve found are very useful on my micro farm. I’ll share about those below. Regardless of what your micro farm looks like my answer to the question “What equipment does your micro farm really…
Chicken Run Roof: Why Cover Your Chicken Run?
Chicken runs allow your chickens to leave the coop and come outside in a safe, fenced off area. The fence keeps your chickens in and predators out. A lot of people also cover their chicken run, but most chicken breeds don’t fly very high or very far. So, why would you need a roof? A…