After our trip to the orchard last week we have an abundance of apples just begging to be made into tasty treats. These muffins are the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, melt-in-your-mouth moist, and guaranteed to fly out of your kitchen! Apple Spice Strudel Muffins – makes about 12 Ingredients Strudel Topping Ingredients Preheat …
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I won’t lie, after tending my garden all spring & summer I look forward to fall harvest and less outdoor chores (although that usually just means it’s time to see to the neglected indoor chores!). Here in the Northeast, our growing season is pretty short so the chilly air means it’s time to pack in …
The days are getting shorter and there is a definite chill in the air. Before long the leaves will be dropping and winter coats will be coming out of storage. Your flock is preparing for their winter coats as well. It starts gradually – one day you notice extra feathers in the corners of the coop …
Applesauce is probably one of the easiest recipes to can, so it’s perfect for beginners! Late summer-early fall is apple season and it’s a great time to preserve that fresh from the orchard taste to enjoy all winter long. The taste of store-bought applesauce absolutely cannot compare to homemade, and you can avoid all the …
Build a compost bin from pallets – this is such an easy project anyone can do it and you get something useful for free! Materials you need: I was lucky enough to come across two pallets that had a solid sheet of pressboard on one side. I used those two for the back of the …
In 2020 we moved and were able to expand our rabbitry in the large barn on the property – click here to read more about our current setup. But not everyone has a barn (or wants to keep a large number of rabbits!). The setup below was our first rabbit yard – perfect for 2-3 …
There are four breeds of Angora rabbit (English, French, Satin, & Giant) that are recognized by the American Rabbit Breeder’s Association (ARBA). Each breed is a little different, which breed of Angora rabbit is right for you? English Angora The English Angora is the cutest, fluffiest little ball of love around. The smallest of the …
Before adding a new animal to your homestead you always need to sit down and crunch the numbers. So how much does it cost to raise Angora rabbits? Initial setup costs: Rabbit Hutch or Cage $ – $$$$$ The sky is the limit here. You can pick up a used hutch on Craigslist or …
I LOVE checking out other people’s chicken set ups! It’s fun to see different solutions to problems we all face and seeing the creativity people have used in housing & caring for their flock. It’s always good to get new ideas for improving my coop too of course! We brought home our first chicks in …
Angora rabbits can seem intimidating with all that fluff, but if you are willing to put in the time they can be great companions and pay for their upkeep in wool. Just how much time? This is what you can expect for chores when keeping rabbits Daily Chores (10-15 minutes for chores plus playtime) Quick …