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Animals

Llamas guarding sheep? — Not such a far-fetched idea

Khaki Campbell ducks — The other egg layer

Cheaper than Store-Bought Eggs

Goat birthing and raising kids

Building

Vise Dremel Moto Tool mount

By Dana Martin Batory Issue #84 • November/December, 2003 Sometimes it seems two hands are not enough—three would be nice, four even better. This economical, easy...

PVC pipe in the home, garden, farm, and workshop

Never underestimate a woman

Build a Heated Germination Bed

This coop is for the birds

Farm and Garden

Propagating Grapes

By Sylvia Gist Issue #107 • September/October, 2007 As a kid in western South Dakota, I enjoyed picking wild grapes and using the delightful juice they...

Time to Forget About Snail and Slug Bait

Want More Fruit From Less Space? Espalier Your Trees!

Slug Zapper

Leaf Mold is Another Way to Build Your Soil

Americana and History

Catfish Biscuits

By Danny Fulks Issue #87 • May/June, 2004 Danny Fulks, 71, grew up in southern Ohio where his parents worked the land and milked cows, and...

Gee-Whiz: Presidents

The time-travel ad

Was the first government gun confiscation attempt foiled by an unsung...

Biological and chemical weapons through history

Food and recipes

Fail-proof white bread

Irish coffee

Tortellini Soup

Cajun-baked turnip

Self-reliance

Frostbite — Don’t flirt with this sneaky danger

Cast iron

New yarn from old sweaters

Keeping tools sharp

Energy

Grid-tied, Grid-connected, Off-grid. What’s the difference?

Job site solar power

Waterpower for personal use

Why you need to addsolar to your emergencypower backup plans

Guns and Hunting

Firearms — Tools of rural living

By Massad Ayoob Issue #91 • January/February, 2005 So, editor Dave Duffy and I got to talking about guns. We agreed that for some people they...

Firearms and cold weather considerations

Affordable firearms

BHM hosts Appleseed marksmanship event

Building the coyote rifle

Science

Testing Soil

By Tom Kovach Issue #119 • September/October, 2009 Testing the soil content of a garden is very important and is quite easy to do. Soil tests...

The many benefits of garlic

Gee-Whiz: Coffee

Gee-Whiz: Sleep

Gee-Whiz: Insects

Politics and Commentary

How do you save freedom in America?

How to fix your aching back using the McKenzie Method

How environmental ideology hurts the solar energy industry

Paying for social security with worthless $

Animals

Fermenting Chicken Feed

By Melissa Souza Issue #174 • November/December, 2018 On our homestead, we eat yogurt, kombucha (fermented tea), sauerkraut, and kimchi to add probiotics to our diet....

Khaki Campbell ducks — The other egg layer

By Amanda J. Kemp Issue #126 • November/December, 2010 Spring brings the pitter-patter of little feet in the mud, games of tag, and raucous quacks. While...

Bottle-raise a calf

Raising Rabbits

Raising rabbits for profit

Beekeeping basics

Self-Reliance

Tips for finding your affordable home

Get the most out of your vehicle and your maintenance dollar

Survival/utility vest

Preparing for winter

Farm and Garden

Garden Seeds — A Great Winter Pastime

By Jackie Clay Issue #67 • January/February, 2001 Start your garden this year while the snow is still on the ground. I start all of my own plants from seeds. One of my favorite winter pastimes...

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Fermenting Chicken Feed

By Melissa Souza Issue #174 • November/December, 2018 On our homestead, we eat yogurt, kombucha (fermented tea), sauerkraut, and kimchi to add probiotics to our diet. These beneficial bacteria promote good digestive health, strengthen the immune...

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