Crow Friends on the Homestead

Beef Tallow Experiment: Separating Fatty Acids Update (Part 5)

My video yesterday sparked a lot of opinions. I would not be a responsible breeder if I was knowingly breeding bad genetics into the breeding projects I have. Also, it is my responsibility as a parent to make sure that my kids are safe, and the last thing I want is for them to be blind because a rooster decided to spur them in the face. There are too many good roosters out there to keep mean ones 90% of the time they are not going to change. And like I said in the video, if you have a problem wi

I spent an entire week being a homesteader...here's what happened

Fermented pickles RECIPE ⬇️ These are WAY easier, more nutritious, and turn out crunchier than canning (IMHO)! Plus, you can just make 1 jar at a time vs needing a big batch to make it “worth the effort” for canning. The key to fermenting crispy pickles is: 🥒Use smaller-sized cucs (not ones that are turning yellow!) 🥒Use freshly-picked cucs (no older than 2-3 days) 🥒Use a pickling cucumber variety (I like H-19) 🥒Trim off the blossom end (the non-stem end) 🥒Add an oak or grape leaf for tanni

Protecting New Chicks from Rain: Homestead Tips