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Homestead Living and Livestock
Practical skills for modern homesteading, sustainable agriculture, and self-sufficient urban or country living.
DIY Rabbit Hutch From Wooden Pallets
Gather a few pallets and get geared up to make your very own spacious rabbit hutch with just a few supplies for under $25 dollars!
Construct a Chicken Moat for Effective Garden Pest Control
By Gene Gerue
Construct a chicken moat for effective garden pest control. Surround your garden with this double-fenced chicken run to keep bugs at bay.
Save Work and Time With the Deep Litter Method
By Vicki Mattern
Deep litter coop management keeps chickens happy and healthy, and itās easier for you.
Profit From a Home Sewing Business
By the MOTHER EARTH NEWS editors
Profit from a home sewing business, work 25 hours a week at your sewing machine as a seamstress and make $300 a month while keeping track of the kids at the same time. Originally published as "It Pays To Be An Old Sew-And-Sew" November/December 1977 MOTHER EARTH NEWS.
How to Care for a Treadle Sewing Machine
By Kent Rayman
Kent Rayman provides a detailed guide on sewing operating problems and how to maintain an antique treadle sewing machine.
Fabric Patterns and Homemade Clothes: A Tribute to a Motherās Love
By the MOTHER EARTH NEWS editors
A mother's love is shown for her daughter by patiently crafting dress patterns from frugally saved fabric while the rest of the house is fast asleep.
Sewing and Quilting the Old Way with Rags
By Linda Holliday
Ripping apart old clothing and other rags to remake into useful items takes more time than purchasing new fabric, but the rewards ā reducing landfill overload, reviving an old-fashioned skill, conserving a treasured memento and saving money ā are worth the extra trouble.
Getting Started With Milk Sheep on the Homestead, Part 2: Choosing and Caring for Sheep
By Kat Ludlam, Willow Creek Farm
Milk sheep are a unique and fun option for dairy livestock. Part 1 discussed getting your housing and supplies together. Here we cover basic care of milk sheep.
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