Backyard Farming

More and more people are enjoying the fun of having a hobby farm right in their backyard! 5 Farm Animals Perfect for your Backyard Farm

8 Ways to Make an Extra $1000 a Month On a Small Homestead — Practical Self Reliance

So you want to start a homestead? Read along for valuable tips that we learned first-hand to stay organized, set attainable goals, and have fun too!

DIY grazing boxes make for happy grass fed chickens. They're a great way to save on the cost of raising backyard chickens (and other poultry), too!

We have been working so hard the last 6-7 weeks on our DIY Duck run….or maybe it was 8 weeks. Either way it took a little longer than expected, but we are so happy to say we can officially share the reveal with you all today. I have a few more details I’d like to... Read more

With a little extra effort, you can learn how to compost chicken manure for your garden and maybe you will have enough to share with the neighbors, too.

So now that it is winter, I'm learning a lot about duck pen management. One of my biggest problems is that the water they spill out of their 5 gal turns...

Come dig (or, don't dig!) into the concept of no-till gardening - what it is, how to do it, and the stellar benefits it provides soil and plant health. #ToxinFreeGardening #NontoxicGardening #GardenTips #GardenProducts

Your backyard chickens lay eggs....but are you feeding your backyard chickens right? Here's 8 things clever feed hacks for better eggs beginner backyard chicken owners need to know about! owners feed their chickens! #backyardchickens #homesteading #chickencoop

These real, tiny homestead layout plans show that with smart homestead planning techniques, self-sufficiency can be achieved even on a small lot.