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How a suburban family left it all behind in order to homeschool and homestead in Appalachia. Learn how to begin homesteading and to learn vital skills such as gardening, food preservation, animal husbandry, homeschooling and more! We have chickens, dairy cows, dairy goats, ducks, pigs, quail, two Great Pyrenees & the cutest farm cat around! So, come along with us on our journey as we left it all behind to follow our Appalachian roots! Thank you for following our journey & supporting our channel! ~
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Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara
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There are many options for you in adding a chicken run to your coop or barn. With a little extra fortification, the large dog kennels work great for us for our separated, small flocks of chickens and ducks! It could be a great option for you, too! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe,…
So many of you repeatedly ask my personal take on raising Quail. Well, here it is. I think you should alway carefully evaluate what works for you and your farm. No two farmsteads are the same! Always do what works for you! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends!…
The question stands. The struggle is very real, folks. The point of this is strictly to make you think. Look at history and please be proactive with all sources that are available to you! Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The…
Keeping a broody hen that is on a clutch can be tricky business! Miss Sally the Silkie has been completely reset this week in her own little hideaway. If you can move a broody and keep her separated and calm, that is the way to go for sure by my own experiences. Let’s see how…
Two very simple guidelines in keeping your home canned goods safe! Always do your research on appropriate canning techniques and for proper storage! Canning is a great skill set for self-sustainability! Just be safe about it! That’s the goal… safety. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ National…
More questions being answered as I work! Bottom line. Homesteading and self-sustainability takes years to establish and in that time… life happens! Take on new projects and learn skill sets in stride so that you can complete each one never becoming over-whelmed! You can Go Big & Go Homestead… just pace yourself! Enjoy & thanks…
We have transferred our homegrown ducklings into the main duck pen. It has been very successful! Here is how I always introduce new animals on the farm. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Page: https://goo.gl/CmLAOm…
Israeli Krav maga, the training and the awareness it brings totally changes a person. This is a question that I have gotten for two years now and continue to get. So, I share my thoughts and feelings on the matter. My personal convictions or beliefs are just that… mine. Ladies, do what works for you.…
One of the most requested videos I have… our Cowboy Grill! It really is simple to make and very effective. We have great success with it whether we are cooking, baking, or even canning! Always remember to place it in a safe place and use items that are rated to use for fire! Safety first!…
A review of how well Back to Eden worked for us this year! Explosion still! Let me show you what I am talking about and really encourage you to get your materials going to start your very own! You will be so glad you did! Tomatoes galore, indeed! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…
Things happen on a homestead! I always urge you to have regular barn checks because circumstances change and emergencies happen quickly! Thank goodness my family swung into quick action yesterday. I am so proud of my boys! Knowing how to quickly respond can determine the outcome! Be sure to watch how she thanks us for…
There are many unexpected dangers that can happen on a homestead! Here we discuss just one of many and that is particularly small children & roosters. One of our homesteading buddies has shared an unfortunate event involving her precious grand-daughter as an important teaching moment for all of us. The child is in full recovery…
How am I coping? How am I dealing? How is my family pulling through? I tell you and I also share 5 Tips that I feel are instrumental in helping you and your homestead when your personal crisis hits. It’s not a matter of if, it’s when. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe,…
Chickens molt and it is important to help your flock during this time! Here are some tips and treat suggestions as the seasons change to assist them. They will love you for it! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Be sure to check out Chubby Mealworms:https://goo.gl/G3MvD0 **Items we…
Pizza makes everyone happy! We are walking through our favorite homemade dough recipe for any style pizza you desire. Your family will love it especially when it is baked on Lodge cast iron! Enjoy and thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Lodge Cast Iron 10.5 inch griddle: http://amzn.to/2dhkuUS Pizza dough…
HAHA! YES! We misspelled “Thanks for WATCHING!” This Vid ain’t coming down for that hot mess. We hillbillies are pressing forward! Ha! Here is information coming to you about The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference, a wonderful giveaway and more! Thank you for following us on our homesteading journey! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with…
Another journey has begun at Appalachia’s Homestead! Welcome our baby Moses! He is our new Nubian/Kiko buckling so that we can begin expanding our goat herd. We got him from a wonderful homesteading friend. It truly goes to show that your homesteading community and friends matter. We help each other in making our homesteads successful!…
The last meal of the challenge! What an adventure and wonderful learning experience! There is so much to talk about! But till then… we enjoyed our favorite things tonight! Appalachian Goulash, Cherokee Fry Bread & Cherry Cobbler! It was a great success! Be sure to watch Day 31 for our Giveaway announcement! Love you guys!…
Lasagna+Dutch oven+cowboy grill=Pure Bliss! There’s nothing more about that other than your food storage pantry combined with finessed skill sets can create wonderful meals even during a crisis or super busy time! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! xo ~ Lodge Field Guide to Dutch Oven Cooking: http://amzn.to/2c4Wz7H ~ Cast…
Day 21 is rocking! Note-there is NO Day 20 due to travel and work. But no worries! We make some killer chili in the rain, discuss butter- less yumminess and even “Burn it to learn it!” You gotta tune in! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share with Friends! ~ Like…
We’re back! Day 19 with some wonderful chicken… wine… Wine? AND delicious dried apples! All of these items are a great asset to your Food Storage Pantry! Don’t forget all that yum inside your Lodge Dutch Oven! Enjoy & Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share with Friends! ~ Like us on Facebook:…
You all have been so awesome with so many questions, comments and great suggestions! Here, I just talk through the experience so far and try to get the most common questions to date. And of course, Mr. Peaches has to be involved. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends!…
We have waited a year for this day! Find out why! Such a busy day on our homestead, but it ended with a delicious dinner and… dessert! My men were so excited! Thank you for your endless support! We love you guys! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xoxo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends!…
Day 14 was here and it’s time to think outside the box! You may not have access to many meats or protein sources from your farm! Therefore, be willing to think about different alternatives that store well. Remember, these are things to simply pull you through a crisis. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like,…
It’s Day 12 on The Food Storage Challenge and we take you down to Lodge Cast Iron in Pittsburg, Tennessee! They have been so good to us at Appalachia’s Homestead! A Class Act company with incredible goods! We had such a good time! Also… we chat up Crisco and more! Enjoy & thanks for watching!…
Who says Food Storage can’t be absolutely delicious? We press forward on Day 10 with many busy activities and Black Forest Cake straight off the fire! You read that right! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ The Food Storage Day 5 *Giveaway* winner announced August 31st! Check…
The series continues with more lessons learned and understanding that your food storage can pull you through many situations! Come along for some canned goods, butterless pancakes, Lodge Dutch oven cooking and homegrown picked corn! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ ~ The Food Storage Day 5…
Boom! We were back on The Food Storage Challenge as soon as we hit the floor running on Day 6. I decided to dig deep in to my back stock to test a few things out. Homemade cottage cheese from our raw cow milk and breads were on the menu as well! Be sure to…
We just made cleaning cast iron a dream for you. Like a knight in shining armor, this tool has absolutely changed everything for me! I am cooking on multiple cast iron skillets daily and I can’t imagine that happening without this! It works! It would make an incredible present for anyone! SEE MORE BELOW! ~…
It’s Day 3 as we continue forth with our Food Storage Challenge! We are discovering all sorts of ways to get through our issues! Come along and learn with us. So much to learn in such a challenge! Enjoy & Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Like us on Facebook:…
