New Life On A Homestead

7 Ways to Keep Pigs from Digging Under the Fence

Tom Marlowe — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:19:57 +0000

Pigs are, pound for pound, one of the most difficult livestock species to keep contained. They aren’t quite as nimble as goats, but what they lack in agility they make up for with brute force and relentless determination. Pigs are notorious for putting weak fences to the test, and the ones that they can’t push ... Read more

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How to Can Pear Preserves (Canning Authority-Approved Recipe)

Tom Marlowe — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:15:47 +0000

This mouthwatering recipe for canning pear preserves promises to make you melt in your chair!

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19 Duck Breeds That Have White and Brown Plumage

Tom Marlowe — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:57 +0000

There is an awful lot to appreciate about ducks: their gracefulness on the water, their agility in flight, and of course, the magnificent beauty of their feathers. Ducks, whether wild or domestic, come in every color of the rainbow and patterns ranging from the subtle to the mesmerizing. Some of them are a riot of ... Read more

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220 Duck Names (Also for Each Breed). Yes, Really!

Tom Marlowe — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:02:23 +0000

Do you have ducks? I’m sure you do, that’s why you clicked on this article. Have you ever struggled to name them? I’ll bet you have, again, the reason you are here… But don’t worry, you’ll struggle no more. Naming your ducks is one of the most important parts of keeping them. A duck without ... Read more

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How to Store Cornmeal to Prevent Spoilage

Tom Marlowe — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:11:32 +0000

Cornmeal is one of the most versatile kitchen staples that you probably have right now. Whether you’re making cornbread, some kind of casserole, cookies, polenta, porridge, or anything else, it is a nutritious and filling ingredient. I go through tons of the stuff, and accordingly, I keep a lot of it on hand in storage. ... Read more

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Goats’ Lifespan for All the Main Breeds

Dan Sullivan — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:43:09 +0000

No matter what sort of animals you keep on your homestead, a big part of taking care of them is understanding their phases of life, and that includes their end of life. Most livestock, and that certainly includes our goats, tend to slow down, become less productive, and more likely to get sick or injured ... Read more

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How to Raise Quail From a to Z

Tara Dodrill — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:02:47 +0000

Keeping quail has become quite popular with homesteaders. While they may not replace chickens as the most common poultry bird on a homestead, they are being raised for both their delicious meat and tiny but tasty little eggs by many self-reliant folks across the country. Quail are a perfect poultry bird for small homesteaders to ... Read more

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How to Catch and Repel Mosquitoes — Indoors and Outdoors

Dan Sullivan — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:55:36 +0000

Homemade mosquito traps – is it possible to make one that’s effective and actually works? Such a trap is easier to make than you might think, and the beauty of it is that there are many solutions for keeping mosquitoes at bay, some for outside and some for inside. This article focuses on much more ... Read more

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