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Wondering what livestock you should get for raw milk?

After having a milk cow and a milk goat this is my pros and cons list for each and what might be right for you when starting your own homestead.

These are all based on my personal experience with both animals. I was initially steered away from goats because of how they are escape artists and a lot of cow-people DID NOT like goats. If you’re wondering what is right for you, don’t ask a cow person for their opinion on goats LOL. After having both, I MUCH prefer goats.

My cow was giving me 3-6 gallons of milk a day. I didn’t want to sell it, so I had a lot on my hands and it was difficult to deal with at times. Whereas, my 1 Nigerian dwarf goat is giving me about 3 cups a day and it is perfect. Of course, you would want to adjust for your family.

People despise goats because they get out and cause a mess and will eat your shrubs and trees. If you have good fencing, this isn’t a problem. My dairy cow actually escaped so much and didn’t mind electric fencing. Wrangling a cow is more difficult than wrangling a goat in my opinion, lol.

Goats, in my experience, are so much cleaner at the milk stand. Cows will go to the restroom while milking and it is a gross disaster. Goats generally don’t and if they do, it is wayyyyyy easier to clean than a cow pie.

What’s your preference?

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There are Five things that will kill your food storage in no time. The last thing you want is to spend days, even months building and prepping your food storage just to have it go to waste by these common yet very preventable killers.

In this video I go over the five things that often destroy food storage and what you can do to prevent it from happening to your own food storage.

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# 1 Light

Ever notice things in front of an open window lose color and quickly degrade? Well your food is much the same. Light exposure will reduce the nutritional value of your food and make them go bad sooner. Keeping them out of direct sunlight is a must.

# 2 Moisture

Moisture is a common issue that makes food go bad. Moldy bread and other microbes which rot and damage the food over time. Moisture greatly affects the shelf life of your foods. For myself I love using my freeze dryer which removes nearly all of the moisture out of the food but keep the nutritional value intact. Using a freeze dryer allows me to preserve foods for up to 30 years!

# 3 Temp

Ever hear of a root cellar? A root cellar is a cool, dark area to store your foods. They are built underground where temperatures remain roughly the same all the time. Temperature fluctuations can also cause damage to your food storage.

# 4 Oxygen

Simple ways of removing oxygen from your food storage would be things such as a vacuum sealer or for even longer term food storage mylar bags with oxygen absorbers.

# 5 Pests

One of the most damaging things that can happen to your food storage are pests! Insects, rats and mice are the most common so be sure the area you are storing your food is well sealed off and perhaps having a few traps around if one should slip in.

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The summer months are the most busy here on the homestead. One of the jobs to do towards the end of the summer is building your food storage to last you though the harshest of winters.

Where I live my winters last nearly eight months with temperatures dropping below zero on many of those days. The wood heat stays burning during those days and I often crank on the freeze dryer to dry up some food as it keeps it nice and warm in the house.

Here are the four ways I’m currently building my winter food storage.

Canning Both water bath and pressure are great ways to can up fresh foods from the garden and make them last. I’m also starting to experiment with a steam canner and hope to do a full review on that soon. It’s just like a pressure canner but it uses far less water.

Vacuum Sealing is one of my favorite ways to quickly store up extra foods and stick them in the freezer. By removing the air in the bags of food they can last for months. I like creating quick meals in them such as chilis that I can toss into the slow cooker and warm up for a nice meal during the winter.

Vinegar there’s so much you can do with it! Creating delicious pickling recipes and then canning them up will stay good for a few years.

Last but not least is my favorite and that’s freeze drying! I love this thing and the food tastes great. Food I freeze dry can last 25-30 years and holds a vast amount of the nutrition unlike other food preservation methods. Just add a little water, let sit for a bit and eat it up. You’ll be surprised how great it tastes.

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This year I made it my mission to produce over 100 pounds of food from my garden. With a ton of work, trial and error we are off to a great start this year compared to last. Come with me on my first garden harvest.

Below are some of the recipes I've made from home grown rhubarb from the garden. Out of all of them I have to say the BBQ sauce has been a surprising favorite of mine.

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Rhubarb Recipes

[Grandmas Rhubarb Crisp](https://gubbahomestead.com/recipes/grandmas-rhubarb-crisp-recipe-a-delightful-dessert/)

[Sweet & Savory Rhubarb BBQ Sauce](https://gubbahomestead.com/recipes/sweet-savory-rhubarb-bbq-sauce/)

[Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler](https://gubbahomestead.com/recipes/strawberry-rhubarb-cobbler/)

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On the homestead, I have been busy planting fruit trees! So far, I have planted 6 fruit trees (3 peach, 1 cherry, and 2 apple.) I am planning to plant two more cherry trees and a few more apples and possibly pear. I already have 3 established pear trees, so they are last on my list this spring!

Trees are easy to plant but they take some time if you don’t have a tractor to dig the holes for you. Planting will be an incredible exercise and worth it.

I am not only planting these trees for myself, but I am also planting them for the future generations of my family. I want to have food that grows in my backyard and yesterday is the best day to plant a tree! Because they can take years to establish, plant them as soon as you can.

Right now..

The future of the world is uncertain, but I want food to be certain for myself, my kids, and grandkids.

What fruit do you enjoy the best?

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What's better for food storage?

Is a Mylar bag with oxygen absorbers better at preserving food than vacuum sealing?

In this video I'll go over the pros and cons of each so you can make a better choice for your needs.

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There are a lot of things you can prep besides food storage. How will you have light during a power outage?

Who remembers the toilet paper shortage? Lol.

Do you have supplies to start a fire?

Things to think about! What you prep outside of food storage will be situational and area dependent. Start by asking yourself: what does your family need?

How can you operate in a similar manner if the power was out? Then start to build accordingly!

Start building a food storage by buying more of what you already eat. Run scenarios through your mind and ensure you can still make that food in any kind of situation. My Prepper’s Guide To Food Storage will walk you through building and organizing a food storage!

Items In This Video

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Vacuum sealer https://amzn.to/3QMEEn7

Storage Bags https://amzn.to/3DrGjeW

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Bees are an easy animal to tend to and they bring a wide range of products to the homestead. Honey isn’t the only beneficial part of having bees. They pollinate your garden and give you pollen, propyls, and wax.

Honey can be stored indefinitely has a sugar source in your food storage. Propyls and pollen have health benefits like pollen can acclimate you to local pollen to calm your allergies, pretty neat!

Caring for bees requires checking on them occasionally to make sure the hive is healthy and alive and the queen is doing well. I treat my hives for mites and set them up for success in the winter. Truly, the most work you will be doing is gathering the honey and that sure is rewarding! Would you keep bees? 🐝

In this video I add another new hive to the homestead in one of the wax boxes. These new boxes I hope will do better during the winter months and protect the hive. These nucs come with a queen and should quickly start building their hive in their new location. They were a bit excited lol

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Part of being a beekeeper is getting to know your bees and what they are comfortable with! Bees are extraordinary and inspiring animals. They work, harvest, and serve.

Hanging with and near my bees depends on their activity and mood. I hang out with and around my hives regularly and observe them. I can sense when they’re tense and notice it by their activity.

In this video, I noticed their activity and thought they might be getting ready to swarm. They do this if they run out of room or if they don’t have enough food. Luckily, my new hive next to it was also starting to do this and I was able to deduce that my bees were “bearding” instead because it was such a hot day so they came out to cool the hive down. Very neat!

Most of the time, I do my bee work with no bee suit. When I have to be invasive, I definitely suit up. If not, my bees are peaceful and I love being their presence.

I have Carniolan and Carniolan/Italian mix. Would you ever keep bees?

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In this video, I will go through the complete process of raising baby chicks from egg to hen. I'll cover everything from hatching eggs, to caring for chicks, to feeding and housing them as they grow into healthy hens.

If you're new to raising chickens, this video is a comprehensive guide that will give you all the information you need to get started. Join me as I take you on a journey from the beginning stages of hatching eggs to the end result of having happy and healthy hens in your backyard.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:38 Setting Up Incubator

4:50 Day 18

8:58 Day 20

9:41 Day 21

11:25 End Of Day 21

14:12 Day 22

18:40 Day 22 Night

21:26 Introducing Store Chickens To Coop

24:37 Introducing New Chicks To Coop

I've come to seriously love my chickens and everything they do on the homestead. Everyone was right that once you have chickens you'll get more! They are one of the easiest animals to care for with low mantaince and provide so many benefits such as daily eggs, meat, compost and more!

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Food Preservation Day is the perfect time to learn how to master the art of freeze drying and canning.

In this video, we'll explore the pros and cons of both methods, giving you practical advice to help you choose the best option for your needs. We'll discuss the science behind these preservation techniques and walk you through each step of the process, ensuring that you'll be well-equipped to tackle your next food preservation project. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced food preserver, this comprehensive guide has something for everyone. So join me on this exciting journey as we celebrate Food Preservation Day by mastering freeze drying and canning!

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