Monthly Archives: February 2015

Frozen Water Pipes

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Homestead Dad

So I had mentioned that my new blog friend Dan at Vegetablurb.wordpress.com had his pipes freeze and he is having to haul water from an outside yard hydrant.  This morning I went out and got the animals watered quickly, no … Continue reading →

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Cast Iron Pizza

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Homestead Dad

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE pizza.  Honestly I could eat pizza for every meal for the rest of my life and I would be a happy man.  So I was understandably excited when I saw this post … Continue reading →

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Fear, Just a Little Longer

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Homestead Dad

We have lived in this house for about nine months.  This is the first house I have ever lived in that had it’s own well to supply water.  This is also the first house not to have a basement.  Because … Continue reading →

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Busy Weekend, as Always

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Homestead Dad

This past weekend found our family making the trip north to Mount Pleasant.  There was a homeschool basketball state tournament there that they boys were playing in and I was coaching.  Being a ten and under team, we hadn’t had … Continue reading →

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What do Winter Chores Look Like?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Homestead Dad

For me, winter chores take a little bit longer than the rest of the year. The sheep need hay, I need to check and make sure all the water is still liquid, and all the animals get more bought feed … Continue reading →

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Cannibals

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Homestead Dad

Last night may have been the coldest night of the year. The night before last we lost our first quail. There had been one that was smaller and didn’t look as strong as the others and that is the one … Continue reading →

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Principles of Permaculture – Part 1

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Homestead Dad

For anyone who has asked what Permaculture is, this is a great blog to give you an idea.

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Stainless Steel Table

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Homestead Dad

I have been looking for a stainless steel table for awhile.  Something that I could possibly use to butcher birds or rabbits and to put down by our garden to wash off produce as it comes out of the garden. … Continue reading →

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Who Wants to Help Pick Chicken Breeds?

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Homestead Dad

In all likelihood I am going to get more laying hens this spring.  I have several breeds in mind with several goals for our homestead flock.  Many of you have experience with chickens so I figured I would poll you … Continue reading →

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Quail Coop

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Homestead Dad

This post has been too long coming.  If you remember I got some free quail this several months ago.  They had been in a brooder in our barn for several weeks and had started getting stinky and dusty, so an … Continue reading →

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