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One of the things I’ve tried to get on my property since moving here is apple trees. This year, that project came back to the forefront when I found fastgrowingtrees.com. The trees from this grower have advanced root systems so that you get apples… Continue Reading “Trees as a Test of Faith”
Well, that didn’t go well. This week’s experiment was to make fermented chicken feed. Of the many expectations touted, I was most interested in three: it was healthier for the chickens, it was money-saving, and it was easy to do. It looked like it… Continue Reading “Bleck!”
Since I obviously need a review of what I learned previously about being prepared, I am just going to re-post some basics. Often when discussing preparedness or provident living, people think Food Storage or Emergency Kits and that’s all they work on. Within the… Continue Reading “Categories of Preparedness”
Whether it’s yogurt or sauerkraut or sourdough or cod liver oil, fermented foods are good for human health. Apparently, fermentation is good for chickens, too. Here’s what I found about the benefits of fermented chicken feed. It increases the digestibility and nutrient absorption. The… Continue Reading “Next Experiment: Fermented Feed”
One of the most useful discoveries I’ve made in my journey toward self reliance is that I can’t do it all but every little bit I can do or learn will make a big difference. As long as I continue to put one foot… Continue Reading “No One Can Do it All”
A week or so ago, I mentioned I had been wrestling with what to work on to bring my lapsed preparedness efforts up to snuff. We are in a bad patch in this country. The past several months have been filled with societal and… Continue Reading “Priorities of Preparedness”
After I noticed the roosters getting better, I started looking for a more permanent shelter to build for them. A rabbit cage with a tarp to provide protection from the weather was fine when we were just waiting for them to die but certainly… Continue Reading “A New Home”
This year the oak trees on and around my property are dropping scads of acorns! More than any other year since I moved here. So many, it’s kind of driving me crazy. When I’m outside, it sounds like it’s raining – yes, that’s how… Continue Reading “They’re Everywhere!”
We received our second set of meals on Friday. First I made the Apricot Pork Chops with a Kick. The kick was from Sriracha sauce. I had managed to avoid Sriracha the past few years, even though so many people have raved about it.… Continue Reading “Week 2 – Every Plate Meal Kits”
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