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Homegrown radishes- a small scale ways to start homesteading

33 Ways to Start Homesteading Right Now- Without Land

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My simple set up for slaughtering a chicken at home- homemade killing cones

Slaughtering a Chicken at Home- Step-by-Step with Minimal Equipment

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Keeping goats in winter

Raising Goats for Milk on the Homestead

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Heirloom thyme seed packet how to start herb seeds

How to Start Herb Seeds (& My 2023 Herb Garden Plan!)

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Raising goats for milk and keeping goats in small spaces is easy with smaller breeds like this mini lamancha

10 Reasons Why Keeping Goats is a Great Idea

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How to brood chicks in a basic tote brooder

How to Brood Chicks on the Homestead- 4 things to consider

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Starting with feeder pigs will lower the cost to raise pigs at home

How Much Does it Really Cost to Raise Pigs? With our homestead’s 2022 prices

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$500 Simple Pig Pen- Sturdy and on a Budget

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How to Hatch Chicks- A Fun, 21 Day Homestead Project

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