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Continue reading →: Holy Cow! It’s Already November! Are We Really Behind on the Homestead?November marks a transition into winter for homesteaders, reflecting on past accomplishments while preparing for seasonal changes. Attention is focused on winterizing animal coops, supporting molting chickens, and enjoying late-season garden yields like peppers. Excitement for future projects, such as expanding the farmstand, highlights the rewarding nature of homesteading despite…
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Continue reading →: A Raccoon in the Chicken Run: Why These Adorable Visitors Can Be Devastating to Your FlockDiscover why raccoons are dangerous to backyard chickens, signs of raccoon activity, and practical ways to predator-proof your chicken coop and run.
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Continue reading →: Sometimes Success Comes in the Smallest Moments: My First Chocolate Cake from Scratch!ometimes the sweetest success comes from trying something new! Follow our J & J Homestead baking journey as I make my first chocolate cakes from scratch, experiment with frosting, and discover why every small victory matters.
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Continue reading →: Chicken and Turkey Enrichment: How We Use Fruits and Vegetables to Keep Our Flocks BusySee how we use apples, greens, zucchini, and thawed peas for chicken and turkey enrichment, encouraging natural foraging in protected runs.
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Continue reading →: Pullet Eggs: Tiny Farm Fresh Eggs That Pack a Big PunchPullet eggs may be smaller than regular eggs, but these first eggs from young hens are special, flavorful, and exciting for any backyard chicken keeper.
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Continue reading →: Great News: One of Our Male Turkeys Found the Perfect New Home!Rehoming livestock can be one of the harder parts of homesteading. After weeks without the right person, one of our heritage turkey toms finally found the perfect home—and a new turkey girlfriend! Read this funny and heartwarming homesteading story from J & J Homestead.
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Continue reading →: The Most Underrated Skill in Homesteading: Learning to AdaptHomesteading requires various skills, but adaptability is the most essential. Challenges like unexpected weather, animal care, and garden variability demand resilience and problem-solving. By adjusting plans and learning from experiences, homesteaders grow stronger and more confident. Ultimately, success lies not in flawless execution but in the willingness to learn and…
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Continue reading →: Behind the Scenes of Running a Farmstand: Finding Balance on a Rainy WeekendRainy weekends are always a little slow at the farmstand. When the weather turns gray, chilly, or wet, people tend to stay tucked inside. And honestly, I don’t blame them one bit. A rainy weekend has a way of making everyone want to slow down, stay cozy, and maybe put…
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Continue reading →: Give Yourself Credit: The Homesteading Skills You Learn Along the WayHomesteading teaches skills you may not realize you’ve mastered. From beekeeping and raising chickens to gardening, food preservation, and starting a homestead business, sometimes we need to stop and appreciate how much we’ve learned.
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Continue reading →: Getting the Chicken and Turkey Coops Ready for Fall and Winter: How We Prepare Our Flock for Cold WeatherAs October approaches, J & J Homestead prepares for winter by ensuring proper conditions for their chickens and turkeys. Key tasks include inspecting coops for drafts, ensuring adequate ventilation, providing dry bedding, and maintaining a reliable water supply. The focus remains on protecting poultry from cold while promoting natural warmth…
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