The water glass method of preserving eggs has been used by homesteaders since the 1800s! The process is simple. It uses clean eggs and submerges them into a solution of water and pickling lime to...
How to Water Glass Eggs
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DIY Greenhouse with Reclaimed Windows
This DIY greenhouse is my favorite thing about our property for so many reasons! My husband came up with the design, harvested the trees for the beams, milled the logs, and fit the windows together...
Everything You Need to Know to Raise Chicks
‘Tis the season for acquiring baby chicks! They are hard to resist when you see them at the feed or hardware store. Here is everything you need to consider if you are raising chicks for the first...
Raising Meat Chickens: Most Commonly Asked Questions
If you have ever wondered if you would want to raise chickens for meat, here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions I receive! If you have additional questions you want me to cover,...
The Best Tools for Raising & Butchering Meat Chickens
You asked, I’m answering! Here is a list of all my favorite tools for raising and butchering meat chickens. Brooder box Chick Brooder Plate - This is a safer option for a heater for chicks....
Raising Meat Chickens in Alaska: Year 2 (2023)
Meat Chickens Over the last few years, there seems to be a volatility in the meat industry. The mainstream media wants us to believe that meat is bad for you. They are pushing fake meat that has 50...