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Archives for January 2012

Guest Blog- The Basics of Raising Meat Rabbits on the Homestead, Part 2

January 13, 2012 By Mike

The Basics of Raising Meat Rabbits on the Homestead: Part 2 (Mike’s note: Today brings the second and final installment of Rick from Rise and Shine Rabbitry’s guest blog. Check out his blog and his Facebook page.)   Feeding Rabbits Feeding rabbits is probably the most important part of raising rabbits, also the most argued. […]

Guest Blog- The Basics of Raising Meat Rabbits on the Homestead, Part 1

January 12, 2012 By Mike

  The Basics Of Raising Meat Rabbits On The Homestead: Part 1 ( Mike’s Note: Rick of Rise and Shine Rabbitry was kind enough to write a guest blog about raising rabbits on a homestead. His passion and knowledge real shine through! You can check out more or Rick’s work on his blog Rise and […]

A World Made by Hand: A Novel Book Review

January 9, 2012 By Mike

A World Made By Hand: A Novel I decided to review my first fiction book this week, World Made by Hand: A Novel by James Kunstler. Most of my fiction reading tends to be science fiction, fantasy, or Zombie based. Not all of it is dark but I do tend to be from the “Debbie […]

Estwing Camper’s Axes – A Gear Review

January 6, 2012 By Mike

Estwing Camper's Axe

Estwing Camper’s Axe One of the handiest tools to have around is good ax. As I’ve admitted to in the past I’m a bit of a blade junkie and unfortunately that runs to axes as well. I’ve got both the Estwing E44A 16-Inch Steel Campers Axe and the Estwing E45A Campers Axe Metal Handle, they […]

Food Production Systems for Backyards and Small Farms. A Review: The Finale

January 5, 2012 By Mike

Well I’m wrapping up my review of Backyard Food Production’s DVD Food Production Systems for Backyards and Small Farms. I’m guessing by now you are realizing just how impressed I am by this product. It laid out a good macro view of how one family went about turning their farm into a highly productive and […]

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The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

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