by Cheri | Aug 5, 2020 | Barnyard
You have to be prepared to handle emergencies on the homestead! Sometimes they involve people but often they involve animals. Learn how to give shots, treat wounds, do an episiotomy for an animal struggling during birth, how to turn babies, pull babies, castrate,...
by Cheri | Aug 1, 2020 | Barnyard, Homestead Life
We went out to do morning chores earlier this week and were devastated to find young chicken bodies scattered from front yard to barn yard to garden. There were 7 in all and my favorite chicken, Izzy, is missing along with two turkeys and a few other hens. Izzy breaks...
by Cheri | Jul 29, 2020 | Herbal Soap
I’ve been asked by several to share a recipe for a basic bar of soap and I’m happy to do so! This recipe and instructions are excerpts from my book “Soap Making Made Simple!”. Making your own soap at home is not hard. Most people are afraid of...
by Cheri | Jul 25, 2020 | Herbal Remedies, Herbal Soap, Naturally Healthy
When I’m quiet here, it usually means that I’m busy with something important. This is what I have been doing! You are looking at over 600 bars of soap – it’s the most I’ve ever made in a month! Yes, soap will be loaded back into...
by Cheri | Jun 29, 2020 | Barnyard
Chicks are expensive. At our local farm store they are $4 to $7 each – more for specialty breeds. If I drive about 30 miles there is a much larger farm store with many varieties at $3 each but you have to buy 6 minimum…not usually a problem for me! ...
