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Archives for July 2016

Keeping Livestock Cool During A Heatwave

July 28, 2016 By Twin Acres Homestead Leave a Comment

Keeping Livestock Cool During A Heatwave

During the months of July and August when temperatures here can reach the low to mid 30's, without the humidity. It is important to keep an eye on livestock to make sure they are staying cool. Follow these quick and easy steps to help keep your animals cool and comfortable during the heat waves, without breaking the bank. Chickens: Chickens … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homesteading, Poultry Tagged With: animals, heatwave, Homesteading, hot, keeping cool, livestock, water

How To Save Time In The Garden

July 22, 2016 By Twin Acres Homestead Leave a Comment

How To Save Time In The Garden

  On the homestead we are always looking for ways to streamline our daily chores.  Time is a precious thing, and there never seems to be enough of it to get all that we want done in a day.  During the scorching days of July and August one of our daily time consuming chores is watering the gardens.  Unless we get a decent downpour of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Gardening, Homesteading Tagged With: gardening, green gardens, Homesteading, rain catchment, rain water, sustainability

How We Trained Our Goats

July 7, 2016 By Twin Acres Homestead 4 Comments

How We Trained Our Goats

This past spring I was on our local buy/sell site and saw an ad for two Nubian does.  Without much forethought I replied to the ad, made an appointment to go and see them and came home the proud new owner of two goats.  To say we were unprepared is an understatement, but the price was right and I've always wanted goats.  Thankfully we live very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: escape artists, farm, fencing, Goats, Homesteading, training

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Hello and welcome, I'm Lindsey, together with my husband and young children we are working to live a simpler and more sustainable life, one small step at a time. Join us as we start to live a more natural life, sharing tips and tricks along the way.

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