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Common Goldeneye
March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Common Goldeneye

The male common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) presents a very unusual appearance that is not readily forgotten.

Is Cattle Farming Profitable?
February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 hsotr The Business

Is Cattle Farming Profitable?

Is cattle farming profitable? Yes and no. Those who have made it commonly point to following 10 factors that set the successes apart from the failures.

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.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats
January 20, 2023February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats

How to tell if a bobcat or domestic cat has visited your backyard chicken flock, and how to prevent future attacks.

When to Start a Garden
January 17, 2023January 16, 2023 hsotr The Garden

When to Start a Garden

When is the right time to start a garden? Rather than refer you to average frost dates, let's try a different approach and take a cue from nature.

Bufflehead
January 10, 2023January 9, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

Bufflehead

The smallest duck in Kansas is the bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), which takes its name from the fact that it has a small body and a disproportionately large head, like a buffalo or bison.

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas
January 6, 2023March 6, 2023 hsotr The Lifestyle

10 Common Country Living Challenges in Kansas

Considering making your abundant living dreams a reality in Kansas? Let’s look at some of the most common challenges. We will also provide possible solutions.

Merry Christmas 2022
December 13, 2022December 12, 2022 hsotr Updates

Merry Christmas 2022

Once again, we'll close out with some highlights from 2022. It was a busy year for us at Homestead on the Range.

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Skunks & Weasels
December 9, 2022February 23, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Skunks & Weasels

Skunks are generally more interested in eggs than chickens, but weasels can be devastating to a small flock.

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