The Pond
This is the pond on our tiny homestead to keep things going when the drought arrives. Looks like a painting to me,…
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The Newest Quail
We picked up a new batch of quail today from a lovely lady in Middle Sackville! As always, they start in the…
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Sunday Dinner
Today is our first Sunday dinner all made from our homestead! We have Yukon Gold potatoes, baby beets, sugar snap peas and…
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Our Newest Quail
These guys have hatched over the last 24-36 hours ! Eight in all! 7 striped and one brown!
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Call Ducks vs. Beet Greens
Our call ducks love most of the things we give them and beet greens fresh out of the garden were no exception!
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6 Happy Hens
Hubby separated the roosters and hens yesterday, and this a little video of the ladies doing their foraging!
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How Many Chickens Do You Really Need?
A Realistic Guide to Backyard Egg Production One of the first questions new homesteaders ask is, “How many chickens do I need?”…
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Raised Bed Gardening
Why It’s the Best Choice for Small Homesteads If you’re dreaming of growing your own food but have a small space, poor…
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What to Plant in Nova Scotia
Month-by-Month: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Food in Zone 5–6 Growing your own food in Nova Scotia is one of the most…
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The Morning Chicken Feed
These guys act like they’re starving in the morning! You stink and you don’t listen! *lol
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Our Quail in Their New Home
We (well hubby) moved the quail to their new home a couple days ago. They were exploring the space and testing their…
