Are you starting to build your own chicken coop? Wondering how to prepare the ground for the chickens? We have built a couple of chicken coops with different layering. You can keep chickens on gravel with minimal prep. Raising chickens is an easy choice for first-time homesteaders. If you plan on keeping your chickens in …
Spring and or fall is a great time to add chicks to your homestead. If you are thinking about chicks and not wanting to spend a fortune you are in the right place. My husband and I are frugal to the bone. We are even borderline cheapskates. We started raising chickens when we lived across …
Today I wanted to share a quick video with you and show you what we are up to on this frugal homestead! We decided to build a chicken coop in our new barn for our next batch of chicks. Every spring the itch for new birds takes over doesn’t it? I will update this post …
Can chickens stay in a coop all day? What if you need to leave for a day or two? How long can chickens go without water? The tips below will help you plan your vacation while taking care of your chickens. I started with six Rhode Island Red chickens when we lived across Walmart. BJ’s …
Is your sick pig showing Dippity symptoms? Pig can’t stand up? Does miniature pig keep walking backward? Dippity pig syndrome shows up between 4 months and up to 4 years even. Is there something oozing out of their back? Your mini pig probably has Dippity. The first time my mini pig Bentley got Dippity I …
Wondering what NOT to feed your pig? I love my mini pigs and didn’t know any pig feeding tips. I tried feeding Mazuri Mini Pig food to our pig Olive. The result was dehydrated skin. Here is what I feed my mini pigs now, and it’s working even better. Food choices can be overwhelming for …
Ever wonder what do pigs love to do? Would you be entertained if you saw your mini pig doing some of these things? I bet your mini pig probably loves all of these things just like mine does! Swim I wasn’t quite sure if pigs would really swim. Then, I saw the cute little memes …
“Did you get the eggs today?” My husband asked. I was a little nervous to tell him yes, even though our egg basket looked bare. It was up to me to figure out what was going on with the ladies. Winter time seems to be the most common season our hens slow down egg production. …
Are you considering keeping your pig outside all the time? Ready to give up the stress of having your mini pig tear up your cabinets and what not? Here is how you can transition your pig to outdoor living. It was time. I didn’t want it to be but I was torn with an overnight …
Are you ready to raise and butcher your own chickens? Wondering how do you go about gutting a chicken? Today my husband and I are sharing with you the steps to butcher your own bird. When you process your own chickens, you will save money. Growing your own chickens isn’t any cheaper than buying store-bought, …