Are you interested in becoming a smallholder? Would you like to find out what is involved in getting started on your smallholding? Here is part three in a series intended to help you turn your smallholding dreams into reality! So, you have your smallholding! The last post outlined the big ticket items to consider in…
Are you a smallholder? Would you like to know what other smallholding folk are occupying themselves with as Winter drags on? Or are you just keen to find out what is on the jobs list for us smallholders in February? Here’s an overview of our jobs this February, although this year has been a little…
Are you interested in keeping alpacas? Would you like to find out what is involved in taking care of them? Here’s a summary of everything you need to get started! Why Keep Alpacas? Guard animals Alpacas are excellent at protecting their territory from predators and other intruders. So, if you keep birds or small mammals,…
Are you thinking of giving a rescue pup a second chance? Would you like to know how caring for a rescue dog differs from other dogs? Keep reading to find out! In the summer of 2021, we adopted two collie dogs from our local rescue centre. I covered our experience of rescuing our two pups…
Are you planning to keep back-garden chickens? Perhaps you are wondering how to take care of a feathered flock? Or maybe you are keen to find out how you could benefit from keeping hens? Read on to find out! This post contains affiliate links, meaning that in the event of a sale, I may receive…
Are you planning to keep some back garden ducks? Are you curious about what is involved in keeping your own flock of feathered friends? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know to get started! This post contains affiliate links, meaning that in the event of a sale, I may receive a small…
Are you interested in keeping some sheep and keen to find out how to take care of them? Perhaps you already have some woolly friends and are in need of some troubleshooting? Or maybe you’re just curious about how much work is required to look after a fleecy flock? Read on to find out! Taking…
Are you thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your family? Should you adopt a dog from a shelter or get a new puppy from a breeder? That’s likely one of the first questions that prospective dog owners will ask themselves! We adopted two dogs from a rescue centre, and I would like to share…
Are you considering keeping some in your back garden? Is it better to buy point of lay birds or to offer a new lease of life to ex-battery chickens? Why Do Hens Need To Be Rescued? We have rescued ex-commercial hens through a local charity, Homes4Hens, a few times now. These poor birds look very…
Sheep are beautiful animals. Who doesn’t love to see wee spring lambs frolicking about in the fields? But I suspect relatively few people have considered their potential as pets or companion animals. Here’s a little bit about my experience. Are All Sheep Created Equal? There are many different breeds of sheep, each with different characteristics….
