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How to Sprout or Grow Fodder

What is Sprouting & Fodder? Sprouting is the process of taking seeds through the germination process by first soaking the seed in water for about 2-12 hours, then draining water from the seed into trays, the grain/seeds are then rinsed morning and evening for 5 days. Fodder continues to grow for 4 more days, a …

Free-And-Clever Tricks To Keep Livestock Water From Freezing

Written by: Zarah Strong Homesteaders know how important it is for livestock to have access to fresh, clean water at all times, but in some areas of the world, winter makes this a much more difficult task. I can remember many winter days as a young girl when I would break ice out of buckets, carefully …

10 To-Do Fall Homestead Maintenance Chores

Winter is coming and on the first day of fall it is important to start checking off these to-dos before the snow begins to swirl. 1.  Prepare your garden, shrubs and trees for winter weather.  Prune, insulate, plant cover crops and check for fungus or insect damage. 2.  Rake leaves.  Use dead leaves as mulch …