Tag: homesteading
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š„ 5 Ways Weāre Planning to Use Our First Duck & Goose Eggs This Season
Weāre eagerly awaiting the day our ducks and geese start laying eggs this spring! Thereās something so exciting about the promise of fresh eggs right from the homestead ā and weāve already been dreaming up all the delicious and practical ways we want to use them once they start coming in. If youāre 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. Itās not just practicalāitās 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? Itās a journey of ups and downs, challenges, and, yes, some setbacks. Right now, Iām navigating a few bumps in the road that are testing my patience Read more
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Our Last Addition (Maybe)- Nutmeg!
Thereās a new fluffy face here at Gās Homesteadāsay hello to Nutmeg, our sweet Rex buck! At just 7 weeks old, heās the tiniest (and softest) member of the crew, and already full of curiosity and charm. Nutmeg is a Rex rabbit, a breed my husband absolutely lovesāand itās easy to see why. Their velvety-soft Read more
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More Additions to the Homestead: Welsh Harlequin Ducklings!
More news from Gās Homesteadāour little flock just got a bit fluffier! We welcomed six brand new Welsh Harlequin ducklings, and we are totally smitten. š¦āØ These babies are known for their sweet temperaments, stunning feather patterns, and egg-laying superpowers, so weāre 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 Gās Homesteadāweāre officially expanding the flock! This week we brought home 4 fluffy goslings and 2 adorable ducklings, and weāre in love already. š With our new coop almost finished (seriously, itās so closeāblog 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 weāve officially crossed some major items off the list, and the structure is finally looking like a real home for the flock. Whatās Done So Far Still on the To-Do List Photo HighlightsHereās a look at what weāve 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! š ļø If youāve 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
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Breaking Ground: Spring on the Homestead
Spring has arrived, and with it, the exciting start of new projects on our homestead! As we take the first steps in building our dreams, weāre also making important upgrades to the homestead, including constructing a new duck coop, starting seeds, and preparing the garden beds for a productive growing season. Building a New Duck Read more
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Starting a Garden from Scratch: A Journey in the Roots
Thereās something magical about starting a garden from scratch. Itās a dance between you and the earth, where patience meets reward and every little sprout feels like a small victory. As a beginner, Iām starting my garden journey with flowers to get into the swing of things. I live on a bit of a hilly Read more