I looked all over for a good video on the aspects of throwing up a Welded Wire Fence, nothing! So I decided that other Homesteaders may want to know how to do this or a quick way I found that may help them. You may also have some comments on how we did ours for….the […]
#165 Nesting Box Build-Get Ready for EGGS!
So the chickens are doing great and now, we need some nesting boxes before breakfast is delivered! With our birds hitting the 5 month age mark, eggs are certainly on the horizon. We have decided to build a slightly different nest box using plastic tubs as the bottom of the box. I looked at tons […]
#164 The Starbucks Letter – Read it and THINK
So we have a new letter from Starbucks founder and CEO Howard Shultz! First off, you know where I stand on the second amendment, it’s a right! In the open carry debate, good folks intend well, but it’s the unintended consequences that often arise. I will tell you that I do not support open carry […]
#163 Swale Update 9-16-13
So much going on, we have been late in getting an update out there so here it is! It’s the time of year to get things harvested, seeds gathered and complete work on the spillways and such. Here is where we are now and more to come as we head into fall!
#162 Doomsday Preppers – Sept 3, 2013
So this week, we have another 3 committed preppers, WW3, Avian Flu and Economic Collapse. First up this week is Alex Dunbar. Alex is a retired Marine who lives off grid in Colorado Springs on 320 acres. His closest neighbor is about 3 miles away. Alex is preparing for World War 3. His feeling is […]