It is a proven fact that dogs can work wonders for your well being. Bringing home a new puppy can prove to be a spirit-lifter, of course, but the health benefits of owning a dog can improve our lives long term. Credit Improving your Heart Health Dogs may fill your heart with joy, but did you know that they could possibly also make your heart stronger as well? Studies ...
RAISING PETS AND LIVESTOCK
Some Of The Most Essential Aspects Of Dog Care
If you have a dog, you obviously want to make sure that you are looking after it as well as you can. That is the motivation that most dog owners will have, but it is one thing wanting that and quite another actually knowing what it entails. It is often the case that people inadvertently do something that is against their dog’s best needs without knowing it, or that they just ...
The Hard Truth About Raising a Puppy
Having a puppy is not easy. It might seem like it would be, but it's not as simple as it would seem. On social media, we see adorable puppy photos which depict the fun part of bringing a puppy home--the cute moments. It could be quietly snoozing, or looking at the camera with its perfect puppy dog eyes. But there’s so much more to it than that, as I learned when we brought our ...
Bringing a Puppy Home: 3 Important Things to Know
On your homestead, you will often find need for various animals, some livestock, some domestic. There are "rules" for bringing any type of animal home: things you need to bring home with them for proper care, considerations of what to feed them (and how to store and keep that food fresh), where they will sleep, and of course, proper training. Some things are more important than ...
How To Store Dog Food & Keep It Fresh
Just like the food that we eat, dog food also has a shelf life, so for health and safety it’s important to make sure your dog’s food is stored correctly and used within the expiry date to prevent them getting sick from food that’s been damaged or gone bad. Image Credit However, it’s still important to understand that dogs are able to get sick for various other ...
4 Reasons Why It’s Important to Properly Train Your New Puppy
“Dog is man’s best friend”, is how the saying goes, and you’d be hard-pressed to find any dog lovers who would disagree with that statement. They really are our constant companions and best friends, at least that's how it is with Bella (our Vizsla) and me. One big reason for that is because we learned how to train her. Here are some reason why you want to know how to train your ...
What to Feed Chickens: 6 Healthy and Cheap Ideas You’ll Love
Keeping chickens is one of the easiest ways to grow nutritious food on your homestead. These feathered friends don't need much if they have space to graze, a place to sleep and lay eggs, and of course, proper nutrition. Here is some info on what to feed chickens, including specific things you can do to feed them well, and cheaply. What Can Chickens Eat? Chickens can ...
Make Your Own Homemade Chicken Layer Feed
Have you ever thought of making layer feed for your chickens, but were too afraid to try? Me too. But after some research and thought, I've found that it's not as hard as I thought to make your own homemade chicken layer feed. I've had my girls, Lucy and Ethel, since 2012. I was so ecstatic to get them and, if I say so myself, we've made each other very happy for the ...
Why I Use Milk Kefir for My Chickens {Recipe Included}
For years, I have been interested in culturing and fermenting in some capacity. It pretty much started with kombucha, then I tried water kefir (I killed my grains, ugh). I also tried fermenting zucchini pickles and carrot sticks in salt brine, and those were good. Then I tried dilly beans and those were outstanding! I was pretty much hooked. Within a few months of moving ...
DIY Automatic Rabbit Feeder
When we first got our rabbits, we never realized how tied to our home we would be, caring for them and making sure they had all of their needs met. While our new little friends are pretty resilient as far as living outdoors, they do need a watchful eye and someone available to make sure they are getting the care they need, including monitoring how much they are eating each day. ...
Raising Friendly Goat Kids
Raising friendly goat kids can be tricky if you are a naturalistic person like me. Watching a mama goat raise her kids is one of the sweetest experiences one can have. However, many say that bottle fed kids are much more friendly than their dam-raised counterparts. This is because of the relationship that develops between the "bottle-feeder" and the kid. Aspiring natural goat ...
Herbal Home Wound Care for Cats
If you have been homesteading long, you may have found that having cats on the premises to control vermin is a helpful addition to your property. Since long before we started our homesteading endeavor, we have kept cats who did just that on our property, and it's been a fantastically symbiotic relationship--we both benefit from each other. It's one of homesteading's finest ...