Thursday, July 23, 2009

Becky's Homestead: Recycled Nest Box



In this episode of Becky's Homestead, Scott shows you how to build a recycled chicken egg laying nest box for your backyard poultry. Becky talks about insulating her log cabin roof deck with icynene spray foam insulation. #201

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Things I Like To Say

I like to say “Now is the time to Homestead”. A lot of people are thinking about being more independent and self sufficient in the economic climate we have today. I think that’s great. Sometimes it takes a jolt to waken our inner homesteader. It’s a nice direction to go in. I don’t think people will be dissatisfied once they are homesteading for themselves. Everyone will benefit.
Right now as I sit here, my pony and donkey are playing tag. The hummingbirds are busy going too, and from the feeder and three bunny rabbits are running around the pasture. I think the pony and donkey got them going.

It almost sounds fake, but it’s for real I feel so blessed that I can now enjoy the small things in life. Things like growing a garden, how many eggs I got today and reading about how to make cheese fill my thoughts. Things that really matter, because no matter what’s going on in the world, who’s fighting who, this one doesn’t like that one. Every things a problem, but at the end of the day all we want is dinner.

We just want to feed the family a nice dinner. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live. We all feel the same. Remember to keep it simple! YUM what’s for dinner? We don’t homestead because of the economic or world conditions. We homestead because we want too. We like it.

Another thing I like to say is, “You have to start somewhere”. Sometimes you find yourself far, far, from where you want to be. The journey seems so big and overwhelming you might just say forget it I’ll never get there. Well don’t rob yourself of an adventure. There are lots of exciting things to learn and discover along the way. Don’t look at it as a destination look at it as a journey. Every journey has to start from somewhere.

EVERY DROP COUNTS
When it comes to “ going green” I want to say count me in. I look at the world as one big bucket. No one country or person fill the bucket. We all tipped it over. Well it’s setting the right way now. Lets all try to fill it up in whatever way we can. Your drop counts!!

Happy Homesteading
-Becky

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Friday, April 24, 2009

Becky's Homestead Video: Backyard Chickens



In this episode Becky shows you everything you need to know about chickens for your homestead. She talks about baby chickens, roosters, hens, egg production, what to feed chickens, and tips for making sure your homesteading chickens are happy. #125



Sunday, March 15, 2009

Building A Log Cabin



In this episode Becky answers the question: How long does building a log cabin take? She talks about the spring garden on the homestead and answers your homesteader questions and gives encouragement and advice.

#124

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Becky's Homestead 23: Cast Iron Cookware



In this episode Becky shows you the different types of cookware she uses in the homestead kitchen, she also gives advice on cleaning your cast iron cookware.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Becky's Homestead 22: Draft Horse Heavy Pullers



In this episode Becky talks about a great design for a bird feeding station, Belgian draft horse heavy pullers and how to do their shoes, and Becky answers your mail.