Since we built the coop addition for all of our "littles" we have been feeding them in a deep dish dog bowl. I had a little extra time on my hands Sunday afternoon so the kids and I whipped up a quick DIY chicken feeder. This feeder is meant to be a short term solution so I … [Read more...]
Happy Memorial Day
We at Lone Star Farmstead want to wish everyone a happy Memorial Day. We ask that as you go about your holiday activities you take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this holiday and the lives of our service men and women that were given as the ultimate sacrifice for our … [Read more...]
Beehive in a Jar
I have to admit that I have not fully explored this article or idea but it intrigued me and I wanted to share it with you guys. You probably remember a short while back I posted about wanting a beehive so naturally this caught my eye. This DIY project comes courtesy of Remove … [Read more...]
Planting to Feed Your Family
One of the toughest things about planting crops in a self-sustainable manner is determining how much to plant. Too little and you won't have enough to feed yourself through the growing season or you might have enough to get through the harvest but you might not have enough to … [Read more...]
Chainsaw Care: Including Sharpening Your Own Chain
A chainsaw can be a vital piece of equipment for a farm or homestead. Although you can go it the old fashioned way with a crosscut hand saw a chainsaw can make short work of tree trimming, cutting firewood, cutting railroad cross ties for a raised garden bed, etc. … [Read more...]
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