Tag: beginner
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Coop Cleaning Day: Keeping Our Ducks and Geese Happy and Healthy
On the homestead, few chores are as rewarding—or as smelly—as cleaning the duck and goose coop. While it’s not the most glamorous task, a clean coop is essential for the health of our birds and the sanity of those of us taking care of them. Today, I want to walk you through how we tackle… Read more
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Under the Weather, Still in the Weeds: Homesteading While Sick
Let’s be honest– homesteading doesn’t come with sick days. Being sick is just one of those parts of life that you wish you could do without. Animals needing you, a toddler to take care of, and the house becoming a mess– these things still need managed. This past week, our whole household got hit hard.… Read more
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Juggling It All: Life as a Mom, Wife, Student, and Homesteader
Mornings here start slowly and mostly sweet — waking up next to my little one, sharing some snuggles and playtime before the day officially begins. I’m not an “up and at em” type of girl so I have to take my time to fully wake up before I start tackling the day. Once we’ve had… Read more
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🥚 5 Ways We’re Planning to Use Our First Duck & Goose Eggs This Season
We’re eagerly awaiting the day our ducks and geese start laying eggs this spring! There’s something so exciting about the promise of fresh eggs right from the homestead — and we’ve already been dreaming up all the delicious and practical ways we want to use them once they start coming in. If you’re preparing for… Read more
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From Coops to Compost: Tips and Tricks for Reusing Waste
On a homestead, nothing goes to waste if you can help it. One of our favorite ways to close the loop is by turning used duck coop straw, kitchen scraps, and even rabbit droppings into rich, usable compost. It’s not just practical—it’s part of building a self-sustaining cycle that supports our garden and reduces waste.… Read more
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The Reality of Homesteading: Navigating Setbacks and Celebrating Small Wins
Homesteading is often romanticized. The thought of growing your own food, raising animals, and living off the land sounds SO peaceful and fulfilling. But the reality of homesteading? It’s a journey of ups and downs, challenges, and, yes, some setbacks. Right now, I’m navigating a few bumps in the road that are testing my patience… Read more
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More Additions to the Homestead: Welsh Harlequin Ducklings!
More news from G’s Homestead—our little flock just got a bit fluffier! We welcomed six brand new Welsh Harlequin ducklings, and we are totally smitten. 🦆✨ These babies are known for their sweet temperaments, stunning feather patterns, and egg-laying superpowers, so we’re feeling pretty lucky to have them join the crew. We LOVE using duck… Read more
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New Babies on The Homestead!
Big news at G’s Homestead—we’re officially expanding the flock! This week we brought home 4 fluffy goslings and 2 adorable ducklings, and we’re in love already. 💛 With our new coop almost finished (seriously, it’s so close—blog post coming soon!), we felt like now was the perfect time to start adding to our feathered crew.… Read more
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Duck Coop Diaries: It’s Coming Together
The duck coop is really starting to take shape. It’s been a steady process, but we’ve officially crossed some major items off the list, and the structure is finally looking like a real home for the flock. What’s Done So Far Still on the To-Do List Photo HighlightsHere’s a look at what we’ve accomplished so… Read more
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Duck Coop Diaries: The Build has Begun
Lately here on the homestead, we made a big step forward in our duck setup: the new coop is officially being built! 🛠️ If you’ve been following along for this blogs short journey, you know our ducks are a beloved part of our little farm. Their current coop has served us well, but with more… Read more