VIDEO: Lunch from the Garden
Garden harvest for lunch.
Tag: chickens
VIDEO: Your Chickens Don't Need These Things! ~
Everyone in my Facebook Homesteading Group is buzzing over this! So, let’s chat! Don’t make your homestead more complicated than it already is. Don’t bring more hazards to your farmstead. They have enough. Mother nature has a way of taking care of her own with minimal help from you as long as you do your…
VIDEO: Sifting Chicken Dirt
We are sifting material that we gathered from the chicken run to amend the soil in the garlic bed.
VIDEO: Sustainable Chickens~Has My Opinion Changed?
The question was asked about how I feel about a previous video and my interpretation of sustainable chickens breeds. I can tell you that answer will always vary! So do what works best for your, your goals and your farm! And YES… there was some wind today! But let’s chicken chat! Enjoy & thanks for…
VIDEO: Cold frame, grow station and an apology
I had many appointments last week and did not get much accomplished. Hopefully more to come.
VIDEO: Cleaning Out the Chicken Coop and Mulching Around the Broccoli with Chicken Bedding and Manure
I am cleaning out the chicken coop and using the hay to mulch around the broccoli plants. Mulching and fertilizing at the same time.
VIDEO: Homesteading Books~Chickens
If you are looking for some of the best homesteading books particularly on raising chickens, here are some of my top recommendations. They are all by the incredible Ms. Gail Damerow no less! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2gtcZXX ~The Chicken…
VIDEO: Gathering and Weighing the Chicken Eggs
In this video we visit the chickens, gather the eggs, weigh the eggs, and enter the amount into our records.
VIDEO: Cochise Our Great Pyrenees, Chores & Cattle Panels~
So many chores, expansions and time with the animals. It is certainly always busy, but such a good life! Cochise, our Great Pyrenees, requires an enormous amount of commitment but has done exceptionally well with his 2 years of training. If you are interested in owning an LGD, please do your homework on true breeds…
VIDEO: Mustard Harvest
Today we harvested and weighed our mustard greens that were pretty enough to eat. We pulled the rest and gave them to the chickens.
VIDEO: Pardoning the Turkey~
A simple Thanksgiving on our Mountain Top Homestead! Thank you for coming along on the journey! Hope you had a wonderful holiday! Turkey Too is one lucky bird. 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…
VIDEO: Mustard Greens Experiment
We are conducting an experiment in our garden. We want to see if mustard greens that are cut back to the ground will put out new growth. We are also planting a fresh section of mustard greens from seed in the same row. We want to see which greens will be ready to harvest first.
VIDEO: Chicken Run Recommendation~
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,…
VIDEO: QUAIL~Yay or Nay?
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!…
VIDEO: Resetting a Broody Hen~
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…
VIDEO: Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew~
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…
VIDEO: Introducing Ducklings to The Flock~
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…
VIDEO: Youtube income? A slightly different view
Finally chiming in on this longtime argument of people making money on Youtube.
VIDEO: Pickling a Glut of Chicken Eggs Recipe Back From Vacation
This video explains how I managed our animals (poultry) whilst we were away on vacation/holiday and also my recipe on how to pickle a glut of chicken eggs to preserve them. Blog: http://www.selfsufficientme.com/ Forum: http://www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelfSufficientMe-260782203958500/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SufficientMe Subscribe to my channel: http://goo.gl/cpbojR -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: “5 Fruit Tree & Veggie Patch Questions” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HgG0yBX80…
VIDEO: Saving a Drowning Hen~
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…
VIDEO: Spur of The Moment Accident~Children & Flogging Roosters
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…
VIDEO: Our Homestead Blessings~
Everyday is such a blessing here at Appalachia’s Homestead. So much to see and so much to do. Just a walk through one day on our farm. Thank you so much for going along with us on our journey back to our Appalachian roots. Enjoy and thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share…
VIDEO: 10k Subs Thank YOU Shout Out Gardeners Self Sufficient YouTube
A big THANK YOU for helping my channel reach 10,000 subscribers! Also, I give a “shout out” to several YouTuber self-sufficient gardeners who I think you will enjoy watching! Ian Knockton: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFe6j4jOKK9SL0zUT9uJHLg Aussie Vegan Gardening Yogi: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIivQ5MubJXsvkjYtvs2hw Allotment Grow How: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRuNfWsKUiiCG1zmqPve7Q Keyplayr61: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXLcuk2DCqhgQJAZISjnnA Raf’s Kitchen Garden: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2eXxjisOm4ZMiJZfuQX5w McDowall Manor: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIO35nR6le1xG0Yi_pVa3Q Blog: www.selfsufficientme.com Forum: www.selfsufficientculture.com Facebook:…
VIDEO: Gardening with Cattle Panels~
Cattle or hog panels are a tremendous way to expand your gardens and to help grow vertical! They can be used in so many applications and can assist any homestead-city, suburbs and country! Not to mention you can create a gorgeous landscape in your gardens! Who doesn’t love that! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xoxo…
VIDEO: The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference~
The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference scheduled for Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 at The Cumberland County Fairgrounds in Crossville, Tennessee! This is event is being brought to you by Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara! You will enjoy learning skills every homesteader should know with a focus on homesteading, heritage, and history! We have an incredible list of…
VIDEO: How To Treat Vent Prolapse~
*Graphic!* A hen with a prolapsed vent is serious business. If caught and treated early enough, it can be successfully treated as I have done several times before. I walk you through the steps that work for me. This girl is now doing great and we have not had to retreat her! Fingers crossed! Thanks…
VIDEO: Candling An Unfertilized Egg~Day 10
A quick look at what an unfertilized egg will look like regardless of incubation. Every egg will vary also due to color and shell thickness as well. That is why I filmed a quick comparison. My Cream Legbar eggs are surprisingly dark! Just know that every egg is different! Candling can be difficult, but once…
VIDEO: Dried Peas For Chickens? A Split Decision!~
The point of this Vid is simply to point out that every farm is different! What works for you may not work for the next person and their homestead. Be willing to try new things, but always start small and evaluate the cost for everything you do. Always do what works best for your farm!…
VIDEO: Homemade Chicken Scratch~
There are many ways to make Chicken Scratch. Traditionally, they are a 3-Grain mix should you buy a pre-mixed bag. I am going with a homemade “5 Grain Mix” this time round. You can add corn, oats, wheat, milo, barley, sunflower seeds, peas and so much more! Lots of choices. I am also adding my…