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Raising Chicken For Eggs And Meat: A Complete Guide For Beginners

September 2, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

Raising Chicken For Eggs And Meat You can raise chickens in your small backyard or on 20 acres. They are great starter livestock. Chickens can be used to produce meat, fertilizer, or eggs. They are very easy to manage. A list of the top chicken breeds can be found online and in books. Online information can be outdated. Elliotthomestead.com offers this comprehensive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Chickens Tagged With: backyard chickens, chicken care, chicken coop, chicken farming, Homesteading, poultry farming, raising chickens, raising chickens for eggs, raising chickens for meat, Self-Sufficiency

7 Best Homesteading Books For Beginners [2025 Reviews]

August 1, 2025 by Melissa John 6 Comments

Best Homesteading Books For Beginners: Homesteading from Scratch New Complete Self-Sufficiency The Encyclopedia of Country Living 10th Edition Did you ever discover the secret to success? To achieve a positive outcome, it is about identifying your passions and facing them with honesty. Each person is different and has a different level of desire to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening and Farming Tagged With: Beginners, Homesteading, Homesteading Books, Homesteading Guides, Homesteading Resources, Homesteading Skills, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Living

Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies: Best Companies 2025

June 6, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Beekeeping Supplies Company Companies

Hey there, busy bees! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of beekeeping? From backyard hobbyists to aspiring apiarists dreaming of turning their beekeeping passion into a profitable venture, the buzz around homesteading, urban farming, and country living is on the rise. And guess what? We've got the lowdown on the best bee supply companies that will help you kickstart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beekeeping, Blog Tagged With: apiary supplies, backyard farming, bee conservation, bee gear, bee supply companies, Beekeeping, Beekeeping Equipment, Betterbee, Dadant & Sons Inc., Good Land Bee Supply, hobbyist beekeeping, Homesteading, Humble Bee, Mann Lake Ltd., urban farming

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices

April 27, 2025 by Melissa John 4 Comments

Getting Goats 101

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices Humans have domesticated goats for thousands of years. But don't get it twisted. This review is not about history or anything like it. At elliotthomestead.com, while we always strive to provide our readers with the best, dependable and reliable information, we also reconcile facts with recommendations on the best animal products … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Beginner Tips, Goat Care, Goat Farming, Homesteading, Livestock, Raising Goats, Small-Scale Farming, Sustainable Farming

The 4 Best Freeze Dryer [TESTED And REVIEWED]

April 9, 2025 by Melissa John 1 Comment

Best Freeze Dryer

If you're on a mission to elevate your food preservation game, look no further. Freeze-drying, once confined to laboratories and pharmaceuticals, has emerged as the leading method for preserving food. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of the top freeze dryers, offering an in-depth exploration of each contender. Buckle up for a freeze-drying journey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kitchen and Dining Tagged With: appliance comparison, Blue Alpine freeze dryer, Buying Guide, culinary innovations, equipment reviews, food preservation, food storage, freeze-dried meals, freeze-drying, Harvest Right freeze dryer, home appliances, Homesteading, innovative kitchen tools, Kitchen Gadgets, Stay Fresh freeze dryer

I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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