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25 Homesteading Hobbies
February 21, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Skills

25 Homesteading Hobbies

Life on a farm isn't all chores. Here are some new projects and hobbies you can tackle on those rainy days, snowy days, and Sundays.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Foxes, Coyotes & Domestic Dogs
February 14, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Foxes, Coyotes & Domestic Dogs

How to identify and prevent attacks on your chickens from foxes, coyotes, and domestic dogs in rural or urban areas.

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget
July 29, 2022August 1, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget

For the beginner, getting started with draft animals can seem daunting due to the cost. Here are tips for getting off to a solid start without breaking the bank.

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Male or Female?
March 1, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Male or Female?

If you are considering a livestock guardian dog, you will have to choose whether to bring home a male or a female. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer
February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 hsotr The Garden

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer

Because deer can jump to tremendous heights, excluding them from an orchard is not easy, even with a fence. Here are some options for deterring the deer.

7 Livestock Guardian Animals
January 25, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
December 2, 2020April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

Harness Making
November 4, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Skills

Two Books on Making Harness

These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs
October 19, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

If you have a flock or herd that you have to manage on a regular basis, adding a canine partner may be a big help.

Draft Animals
October 16, 2020 hsotr The Farm

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

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