THE BLOG
Most people dream about selling out at a farmers market. You imagine the proud smile, the stack of cash, the feeling of validation that all your hard work finally paid off.
You picture yourself with ...
“More animals = more money.”
That’s the line. The promise. The trap.
You see it everywhere. Blogs tell you, “Double your flock and double your profits.” Facebook groups praise people for adding more...
You think chickens are dramatic?
Wait until you meet quail.
People always ask me: which is better? Chickens or quail?
And here’s the truth — it’s not just about the eggs. It’s the drama, the cost, th...
How many times have you sat at the kitchen table, phone in hand, typing the same desperate question into the search bar:
“How do I make money from home without selling my soul?”
The answers roll in, ...
When people imagine homesteading, they picture the glossy Instagram version: baskets of eggs on the counter, jars of canned food, maybe a tidy little farm stand with a “Support Local” sign. The dream ...
Chickens get all the credit. They’re the poster children of backyard farming, the mascots of homesteading merch, and let’s be real — they’ve got the social media game down. Everyone and their neighbor...
Let me tell you something that might hurt your feelings:
Chicken wire is not for chickens.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but that flimsy mess is basically decorative at this point. It’s like p...
You ever feel like your birds are eating better than you?
Because the second you start fermenting feed, that’s exactly what happens.
Gourmet probiotics for them… and you’re still over here eating cold...
You ever build an enclosure, step back all proud… and then realize you just created a high-security disaster zone for the most dramatic birds on Earth?
Yeah. That’s quail.
Tiny. Chaotic. Fast.
And 10...
When I first started posting my homestead chaos online, I thought I was about to become the next Joanna Gaines. I pictured brand deals rolling in, companies sending me free farm gear, maybe even my qu...
So, you’re eyeing those little speckled eggs and wondering:
“Can I really make money raising quail… or is this just another backyard fantasy that looks good on Pinterest but collapses in real life?”
The moment a light crisp can be felt in the early fall air, a slight panic sets in.
New backyard poultry enthusiasts want to know what they can do to prepare their quail for winter.Â
Preparing quail...
