The past few years have been so hard on so many of us. Many people are turning (and have already turned) to becoming more self-sufficient. One problem we had during that time was that so many were panicking in the first months of covid. The ones who didn't homestead were now looking to the homesteaders. We sold all our eggs each week. Tractor Supply stores all around us were sold out of chicks almost every single week. It was wild! People were scrambling to get chickens just as hard as everyone scrambling to get toilet paper!
And that began the homestead rebellion.
If you're wanting to jump on board and begin homesteading, here is a beginner's guide. I have broken it down into two sections, homesteading in the city & homesteading with your land. Just scroll to your section & start going through your checklist!
Get your rubber boots on & get ready to homestead!
-Lady of the Farm.
Homesteading in the City
So you're not in a position to plant a full garden and have chickens free-ranging around the entire property? Don't worry, you too can still be self-sufficient! Here is a checklist of some things you can do to begin homesteading in the city:
Canning & preserving fruits and vegetables.
Plant tomatoes or other veggies in planters.
Plant fruit trees in planter pots.
Learn to bake your own bread.
Learn how to make jerky.
Buy meat from a local farm then have it processed, then store in the freezer.
Make butter from scratch.
Learn to work with your hands. (knitting, crocheting, sewing)
Make soaps or candles.
Get a window shelving for plants and grow herbs and sprouts in jars.
Get an aquaponic system. They have grow lights and the plants grow in water!
Homesteading with Land
So if you have your land and are kind of clueless on where to start now, here are some ways you can dive in headfirst with homesteading with the land.
Build or buy chicken coops, chicken waterers/feeders, hay, and buy chickens. It seems like a lot of start-up but you will be able to butcher chickens when needed & get eggs daily. Look on Facebook marketplace & craigslist! (Meet up in public & always take someone with you!)
Create a garden plan & begin on your garden.
If you have the space, buy some cattle & grow them until time to butcher.
Rabbits are a good source of meat, so always a good thing to begin raising.
Do your research during the Winter months so you can be prepared for the Spring, Summer & Fall planting.
Find ways of making money from your homestead. (I'll make a separate post for that!)
Learn how to bake & cook with scratch ingredients. You'll save money by buying scratch ingredients that you can use for many items.
Learn about sourdough & maybe try doing Amish friendship bread for all your friends & yourself to enjoy!
Homesteading: The New Face of Rebellion.
Now that you know how you can begin your homestead it's time to go out and do it. You have enough here to begin and do good on your homestead. Whether you're in an apartment in the city or on an acre or 200 in the country, you can do this!
Here are some more links for you to read, just click which one you'd like to begin reading about:
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