The Prairie Homestead

Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land

Raise Your Own Chickens & Eggs

Backyard flocks, city chickens, layers, meat birds... You'll find all the best chicken-related recipes, tips, and tutorials here!

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Your Garden's Best Kept Secret!

Cover crops are an incredibly underutilized, very affordable way to fertilize your soil, decrease erosion, and increase organic matter. Learn which crops are best for your garden, plus a step-by-step process so you know exactly WHEN and HOW to plant them! Grab the full-color cover crop PDF here (it includes my weekly Homestead Toolbox Newsletter, which gets rave reviews from busy homesteaders!)-->

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The Heritage Kitchen Handbook:
Homestead cooking hacks to bring farmhouse vibes into your kitchen… no matter where you live!
Chicken Coop Checklist:
Getting ready for your first flock? Set your coop up for success with this checklist full of tricks & chicken tips.
Quick Start Garden Guide:
A cheatsheet to streamline your gardening process, whether you're a newbie or pro!

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