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From-Scratch Recipes | Homesteading & Gardening

Easy Homemade Water Kefir: Delicious Fermented Probiotic Soda in 2 Days

Bybhughes June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Learn how to make easy homemade water kefir—a fizzy, probiotic-rich drink that’s dairy-free, vegan, and great for gut health. Perfect for beginners!

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A rustic chicken coop with metal surround in a back yard
Homesteading & Gardening

Building A New Chicken Coop From Salvaged Materials

Bybhughes April 20, 2025April 20, 2025

Spring is here and it is time for my girls to make the big move to Our Manor. This means that we needed to build another chicken coop for them to live in. This would be a temporary structure because we plan on building another coop later in our renovation project. Coops can be expensive and we are on a strict budget. In this post, I’ll show you how we built the new coop using salvaged materials.

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Minimalist still life of fresh milk in glassware against a blue background.
Homesteading & Gardening

How To Save Money With Raw Dairy

Bybhughes March 11, 2025

In this post, I will show you how to save money simply by trading in store bought dairy and opting for made from scratch raw dairy products. In doing so, you will help heal your gut and save money in the process.

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Sliced Fresh yellow butter on a white dish
From-Scratch Recipes | Homesteading & Gardening

How To Make Butter with Raw Milk

Bybhughes February 27, 2025February 28, 2025

This easy step by step guide will show you how to take fresh raw milk and turn it in to deliciously golden creamy butter plus a lot of things in the process. Making butter from scratch is both an economical and healthy choice for you and your family!

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A striking rooster standing on snow-covered ground in Hohenstein, Germany.
Homesteading & Gardening | Seasonal Living

How To Winterize Your Chicken Coop

Bybhughes January 4, 2025July 5, 2025

Winterizing your coop and preparing your chickens for the colder weather is an important part of backyard husbandry. Utilizing these simple tips and tricks will ensure that your flock stays warm, healthy, and comfortable during the Winter months.

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bumble foot abscess in a chicken foot
Homesteading & Gardening

How To Treat Bumblefoot in Chickens

Bybhughes December 3, 2024December 23, 2024

I have learned through years of chicken ownership that there are not many veterinarians that treat poultry. Because of this, you will be the one caring for them when things go wrong. This post will help guide you through the process of treating Bumblefoot in your flock.

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