Tag Archives: Homesteading

Building a Cabin: Our Construction Lesson

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Jennifer

We are finally in our cabin!  Although there are a few things to finalize, for the most part we are finished (or at least quitting.) Building our cabin has been such a learning experience on so many different levels. I … Continue reading →

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Our First Year with Red Broilers

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Jennifer

In the past, we have raised numerous Cornish-X broilers and processed them. Although Cornish-X chickens produce large amounts of meat in a short period of time; they are very prone to leg problems and heart attacks (especially when it is hot, … Continue reading →

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American Rabbits: Black, Blue and White Too

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Jennifer

Over the course of a couple of months, we have been adding American Rabbits to our homestead.  The addition of the rabbits started when Eli and Rebekah asked to show rabbits at our county fair.  Although they are Clover Kids … Continue reading →

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Raising a Dairy Bottle Calf

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Jennifer

The kids and I decided that they would raise some Holstein calves. So in February, we got three bull calves ranging in age from 3 days to 2 weeks.  We picked up the calves during a bitterly cold stretch.  Within a few days, … Continue reading →

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I Have Lard; Now What?

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Jennifer

Now that I have rendered lard what am I going to do with it?  Well I’m glad you asked! Here are a few of the ways that I have used lard: in any recipe that calls for shortening.  It makes … Continue reading →

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