Thrifty Homesteader

I've been thinking about doing something like an AirBnB on our farm and recently discovered this newsletter ... sparklp.co/ac2d5841/?utm_sou…

Are there any particular chores or crafts that you typically do this time of year? #farmlife #homestead

Have you found any apps for your phone that have made your life easier when it comes to your farm or livestock? #farmlife #homestead

When was the last time you screamed at the top of your lungs? Was a goat involved? #goats #farmlife

I told my husband I’d draw the line at water buffalo. My mozzarella doesn’t have to be that authentic. Is there one animal you would never have on your homestead? #farmlife #homestead

A good livestock guardian dog is worth its weight in gold. What's one of the reasons you love yours? #farmlife #homestead

In this episode, I’m talking to Margaret Hathaway of Ten Apple Farm about their Year of the Goat trip, their experiences, and why they ultimately decided on tourism rather than one of the other many goat businesses they learned about. thriftyhomesteader.com/agrit…

Although some people worry about infertility in goats, it is actually pretty rare. thriftyhomesteader.com/infer…

Just so you don't panic the first time you look in your goats mouth ... #goats

Curious about your options for poultry processing? Although we butcher poultry we're going to eat ourselves, here's why we use a commercial processing facility for poultry that we're going to sell. thriftyhomesteader.com/selli…

It's not common, but goats can get skin cancer. Here's what you need to know. thriftyhomesteader.com/cance…

If you've ever wished you could produce your own bacon but were scared off by the idea of an 800-pound hog, then the American Guinea Hog might be just right for you! thriftyhomesteader.com/6-rea…

What keeps you going when homesteading gets tough? #farmlife #homestead

This is one of the most popular posts on my blog because it's just not that easy to get goat kids to take a bottle in the beginning! thriftyhomesteader.com/bottl…

When people say "goats will eat anything," they mean any living plant, such as your rose bushes, your daylilies, apple trees, and all the things you do NOT want them to eat! Goats actually have a pretty sensitive digestive system that is easy to upset with moldy hay or feed.

If you ever wanted to sell your goats or sheep to someone in another country, then you are already familiar with the US’s problem with scrapie. thriftyhomesteader.com/scrap…

Want to collect rainwater for livestock or your garden. Here's what we've learned since 2002 ... thriftyhomesteader.com/colle…