We are starting a homestead from scratch in New Zealand. Homesteading in New Zealand is a little different to everywhere else. Follow along with out journey. Of course every homestead needs animals.
Is it time to add a few roosters with your hens? This is an intriguing question people will have to consider as they think about building a full-fledged flock. In some cases, it works out well, while others don’t believe it works in their favor. Roosters are interesting animals, they are protective and can be …
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Eggs have had a difficult time of it over the years – they have been cast as a villainous foodstuff that increases chances of heart disease and also elevated to the status of superfoods. Even today consumers are fed a steady diet of conflicting research on the subject of just how good (or bad) eggs …
Read moreWhat To Feed Chickens To Get The Best Tasting Eggs (and what to avoid)
Raising your own chickens can be a great source of regular eggs, and maybe even chicken meat. However, before you can eat anything the chickens give you, it’s necessary for you to keep them well-fed. There’s feed for them for sale at the store of course, but there are also many plants you can easily …
If you have goats then you have probably heard that it is very important to give them copper bolus. But do you know why, when, how, or how much you should give them? The Importance Of Copper Bolusing Your Goats Copper is a very important mineral for goats. When they do not have a sufficient …
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The popularity of goat’s milk is the rise as more and more people learn of its benefits. For instance, the vast majority of people with dairy sensitivities can comfortably consume goat’s milk with ease as the milk is easier to digest as the protein structure of goats milk is different to cows milk. Additionally, goats …
Having a rabbit first aid kit set up and in a cupboard ready to go reduces a lot of stress when you are dealing with a sick or injured animal as everything you need is there together. I suggest you assemble these things and create a kit and keep it somewhere handy. This isn’t just …
If you are a beginner when it comes to raising goats, there are a few things you need to know. Goats are great animals and can make a great addition to your homestead or household. However, you do want to make sure that you choose your breeds wisely. The following are the best dairy goat …
It’s terrific to have fresh eggs from your chickens on a daily basis – they just taste better and have far greater nutritional value than store bought eggs. Sometimes your chickens can lay much more than you need or can use. However, it is very important to continue to collect the eggs regularly for a …
Everybody loves the sight of baby chicks! And if you are looking for a sustainable flock, you are probably interested in hatching your own baby chicks. But what is the best way to hatch chicks? Are you better to use a broody hen or an incubator? If you want to hatch chickens at home, you …
Read moreBroody Hen vs An Incubator – what is the best way to hatch chicks?
Running a homestead is a lot of hard work and there are always endless chores to do. However, you don’t need to do them all on your own, especially if you have little ones running around in your home. Children of all ages can help out and do various homestead chores, however, it can be …
Read more5 Tips to get your Kids Involved in Homestead Chores