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Month: May 2012

Colorful Rooster

Keeping a Rooster Pros and Cons ~ Learn Which is Best for You

February 5, 2026May 29, 2012 by Dawn Head
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Deciding on keeping a rooster or not, that is a big question! When it comes to owning roosters, there are pros and cons to consider. There are many people making money by owning chickens and … Read more

Categories Backyard Chicken Breeds & Coop Ideas for Urban Farming
Creating and Building Root Cellars

Creating & Building Root Cellars for Year Round Storage

August 4, 2025May 22, 2012 by Dawn Head
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Before electricity, people relied on root cellars. Even my grandparents, with a refrigerator, used a root cellar. My cousins and I called it the “scary cold room”. The dirt floor scared us. When I grew … Read more

Categories Gardening for Beginners | Organic & Self-Sufficient Food Production
Livestock Guardian Animal

Do You Need a Livestock Guardian Animal? Here’s What to Consider

November 28, 2025May 8, 2012 by Greg Head
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Livestock Guardian Animal – Before we moved to our rural property, we knew we would need some help protecting our future livestock from the local coyotes, black bears, and cougars. Here’s what we learned when … Read more

Categories Best Livestock for Homesteads | Raising Animals for Small Farm Success

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