Homesteading And Livestock
The proper skills and right animals turn a homestead into a closed loop: tools, how-to tips, eggs, milk, meat, wool, and honey for the table, manure for the garden, and help with the work in between. The guides here are organized by chore, goals, and animal, so you can start with the one you’re considering or take your skills to the next level.
How To Choose An Emergency Generator
Steve Maxwell
Wood-Burning Stove Advantages and Disadvantages
John Gulland
What Causes Chimney Fires?
MOTHER EARTH NEWS Staff
Common Poultry Terms
Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Hostile Valley Living
What to Do If You Find a Bird Egg
Emily Baker
How to Tie the 10 Most Useful Knots
The Mother Earth News Editors
How Many Hens to a Rooster?
Kirsten Lie-Nielsen
Skunk Spray: Dog Remedies
Mother Earth News Readers
How To Stop a Rooster from Attacking You
Robert Plamondon
First Aid for Dogs on the Farm
Dr. Jon Geller, D.V.M.
How to Keep a Dog Healthy and Happy on the Homestead
Dr. Jon Geller, D.V.M.
Gardening With Chickens for Pest Control
Barbara Pleasant
Planning a Sustainable Custom Kitchen
Jennifer Kongs
Duck vs Chicken: Why Raising Ducks Might Be a Better Option Than Chickens
Jennifer Poindexter, Morning Chores
Tips on How to Raise Turkeys
Rebecca Harrold
Farm Fresh Eggs vs Store Bought
Laura Sayre
Caring for Leather Shoes and Boots
The Mother Earth News Editors
How to Sew Rabbit Fur
Kathy Kellogg
Economical Honey Extraction Methods
Julia Miller
How to Harvest Honey at Home
Jennifer Ford
