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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…
Read MoreHow 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,…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreMicro 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…
Read MoreEgg 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…
Read MoreMicro 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…
Read MoreChicken 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…
Read MoreChickens Or Store-Bought Eggs: Which Are Better?
This is a question many people ask themselves: Should I buy chickens or keep buying store bought eggs? Chickens are popular homestead and farm animals. This is usually because they lay eggs and are fairly easy to take care of. Eggs are a popular food and many people have found that it’s cheaper to buy…
Read MoreTime On The Farm: Valuing Your Time
How much do you value your time? This is a question you should be asking yourself in almost every aspect of your life. This post focuses on the value of your time spent on the farm. Your time is valuable. Likely, more valuable than you realize. Time spent on the farm is inevitable. The question…
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