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  During winter, the cold can cause homesteaders numerous headaches, but one that can’t be overlooked is our livestock’s need for water. Ice forms easily on exposed water tanks, buckets freeze up and crack, and fields are often far from ...

As the cooler months arrive, chickens spend more and more time cramped inside their coops. Boredom and lower quality food (since grazing is less of an option) can result in birds with weaker immune systems. Not only that, but boredom ...

Dehydration is a real threat in emergency situations – and can kill. American water intake is already lower than it should be, with nearly 75 percent of American’s chronically dehydrated. In high stress situations when you’re in a rush and ...

One of the reasons many of us pursue an independent way of life is our desire to instill values in our children. We want them to grow up confident, independent, hardworking, flexible and with a knowledge of the world beyond ...

With cooler weather here, it’s time to prepare for deer hunting. Along with zeroing your rifle and airing out your cool-weather gear, brushing up your understanding of deer habits will go a long way toward spotting and bringing a deer ...

Editor’s note: Read part 1 in this series here. Once firewood has been selected and split, it is time to stack, store and eventually burn it. While stacking can seem like a fairly straightforward concept, it can be too easy ...

With the arrival of cooler months, cutting and storing wood for winter burning is once more brought to the forefront. While there may be no “wrong” way to go about selecting and splitting wood, some options are easier and faster ...

Chronic inflammation seems to play a role in many illnesses, from arthritis to diabetes to cancer and heart disease. Even if inflammation hasn’t launched into a full-blown disease, often times, minor inflammation can make us feel “off.” When this is ...

Taking your dog with you on excursions into the great outdoors can be a memorable experience. However, it can also quickly turn into a nightmare without adequate plans and preparation. There’s nothing quite like having enthusiastic companionship that is tailor-made ...

It is that time of year again. The days start getting cooler and every morning you wake up and walk outside to see if the leaves are changing colors. You are starting to dream of chilly misty mornings sitting out ...