Category: Food production
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Designing the new chicken area
When chooks were escaping and making messes, we needed to design a new, chook-proof area, and fast! Read on to find out what we did… Read more
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Little Forge Dairy
Yes, you read that right, we now have a home dairy! We bought two beautiful Saanen dairy goats last weekend and here’s the adventure we’ve had so far. Buying the dairy goats I thought about the different breed options, and wanted one that produces the most milk. The Nubian produces a creamier milk, but the… Read more
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A half acre dream: self-sufficiency on a smaller scale
Not everyone wants a large homestead or small farm. Here’s what you can do with only half an acre! Read more
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Heritage chicken breeds: why I chose them
Find out what heritage breeds we are trying at Little Forge Farm, and why you should choose heritage for your homestead. Read more
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Why now is the time to buy a homestead
Ever wanted to own your own homestead? Here’s why you should buy now! Read more
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Breeding like rabbits
Find out how easy breeding rabbits can be once you have the right set up. Here’s some ideas on how to raise rabbits. Read more
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Your new block of land: How to decide what to grow
So you’ve finally bought your dream parcel of land. How will you know what to grow? Read on to learn more. Read more
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Ways to save money on your homestead or smallholding
12 ways to save money on your homestead or small-holding. Read more
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Cheap sources of protein on farm
Want to know about cheap sources of meat on farm? Here’s a few I’ve tried and what I plan to do next… Read more
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What does being self-sufficient mean?
Self-sufficient life is more than just producing food for the table, here’s my take on it… Read more