Online Resources For Homsteading

The best part of modern day homesteading is the technological resources we have on hand. The internet is chock full of homesteading and natural living websites that provide a lot of useful information and can even connect you with other homesteaders. Listed below are some of my favorite homesteading websites (with links).

My Favorite Homesteading Websites

 

• Backyard Chickens - Don't let the name fool you, this website is about fowl of all kinds. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, peacocks, guinea, if it has feathers than you'll find information about it here. Once you create a free profile you'll be able to connect with other fowl enthusiasts as well as read some great articles and even buy hatching eggs. My favorite part is the forums. If you have a question just post it in a forum and you'll get answers from folks that have been there and done that.

 

• Mother Earth News - With articles that cover organic gardening, natural health, and DIY projects, this website is the go to spot even if you don't homestead. They also have a magazine that you can subscribe to and I highly recommend it.

 

• Grit - This is the sister website of Mother Earth News and it's geared a little  more towards farmers and homesteaders. It carries articles on farm equipment, animals, and even has a "land for sale" page.

• Hobby Farms - The name speaks for itself, it's a website filled with information on small scale farming. They carry articles on livestock, gardening, canning, and marketing tips for your farm. They also have quite a few publications you can subscribe to.

• The Livestock Conservancy - I know I mention this website A LOT but, I'm just so passionate about preserving heritage breed farm animals. This organization gives you breed info on heritage breed poultry and livestock including the history of the breed. You can also find breeders through they're directory. They have an online store that carries a variety of books and a cafepress store where you can purchase posters, gifts, and apparel. Proceeds from your purchases help support they're conservation efforts.

• Craigslist - This one might seem weird but, hear me out. You can find animals, coops, farming equipment, materials, and a whole lot more on this site,  many of which you can find for free or at a ridiculously low price. And lets not forget that you can sell\trade anything that you're not using anymore.

These are just my personal go-to websites and I know that there are so many more out there. So, let me know in the comments below your favorite homesteading websites. Happy Homesteading!