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DO SOMETHING. But don't try to do EVERYTHING.One of the easiest ways to get overwhelmed when starting a homestead is try...
10/22/2026

DO SOMETHING. But don't try to do EVERYTHING.

One of the easiest ways to get overwhelmed when starting a homestead is trying to learn everything at once.

Gardening. Composting. Chickens. Food preservation. Water systems. The list never ends.

Here's a thought:

Pick ONE system.

Maybe it's learning to make compost. Maybe it's growing three vegetables your family actually eats. Maybe it's learning one method of preserving food.

Study it. Set it up. Put it to work.

Make mistakes. Fix them. Learn what works in YOUR circumstances.

Then build on what you've learned.

You don't need a complete homestead plan before you begin. You need a place to start and the willingness to follow through.

One working system is worth more than ten perfect plans sitting in a notebook.

Start where you are.

Do something.

Then do the next thing.

So here's my question: What's ONE homesteading skill or system you're going to work on over the next 30 days?

Tell us in the comments. You might just inspire someone else to get started.

— Ankh Homestead

Good neighbors don't always have two legs. 🦌Meet Danny.He's a mule deer buck with a rather unusual set of corkscrew antl...
10/21/2026

Good neighbors don't always have two legs. 🦌

Meet Danny.

He's a mule deer buck with a rather unusual set of corkscrew antlers, and he's one of the regular visitors here at Ankh Homestead.

Yesterday, I accidentally disturbed his afternoon nap behind the barn. I apologized. He apparently accepted.

Laura and I believe a productive homestead should also be a welcoming place for wildlife. We've had deer standing less than ten feet from us while we drink our morning coffee, and birds regularly settle within arm's reach.

Sometimes our wild neighbors become a nuisance. That's part of sharing the land.

But there's something special about watching an animal go about its business without being particularly concerned about yours.

We're only working with two acres, but those two acres are home to a lot more than just us.

Resilience and Security aren't just about what we produce. They're also about the environment we create.

— Ankh Homestead

10/19/2026

THIS!

It's October 18. Started cleaning out the main garden finally, but...we still have pollinators! 🥰It's kinda crazy becaus...
10/18/2026

It's October 18. Started cleaning out the main garden finally, but...we still have pollinators! 🥰

It's kinda crazy because it's so late and getting cold here in the high valley.

BUT, it's also cause for laughter because for quite a few years now, all we've heard around us is "We don't have any bees!"

Man, you can't walk around our property after mid-spring without stirring them up! Maybe stop manicuring and spraying everything. 🤷‍♂️

Sometimes, It Just Ain't Worth Dragging Out the Canner! 😂Friday night we made a pot roast, and like usual, there was ple...
10/18/2026

Sometimes, It Just Ain't Worth Dragging Out the Canner! 😂

Friday night we made a pot roast, and like usual, there was plenty left over.

Yesterday, we were looking at what was left and trying to decide what to do with it. Sure, we could have broken out the pressure canner, prepared everything, and spent the evening putting up a few jars.

But after looking at the amount of food and the time it would take, neither of us was particularly interested in making a big production out of it.

So we went with the simple solution. We packed the leftovers into jars and put them in the refrigerator for meals over the next few days.

No pressure canner. No hours spent processing. No unnecessary work.

Sometimes homesteading is about knowing how to do something. Other times, it's about knowing when it isn't worth doing.

We're always looking for ways to make better use of our resources, and that includes our time.

Simple don't mean easy, but it sure doesn't have to mean complicated!

10/17/2026

Ohhhh, that look! 😅

There's Always Something More to Learn.We just wrapped up another Traditional Skills Summit, hosted by the School of Tra...
10/17/2026

There's Always Something More to Learn.

We just wrapped up another Traditional Skills Summit, hosted by the School of Traditional Skills (STS).

We make a point of attending every Summit, not only to continue learning, but also to connect with like-minded people who share our interest in practical skills, self-reliance, and a more sustainable way of life.

After decades of gardening, raising animals, preserving food, and living this lifestyle, I can say something with confidence:

I've never found such a wealth of knowledge, experience, and practical skills brought together in one place.

Some sessions reinforce things we've practiced for years. Others introduce different approaches, new ideas, and techniques worth exploring.

And that's the beauty of it. You don't have to agree with every speaker or adopt every method to walk away knowing something you didn't know before.

Here at Ankh Homestead, we believe learning never stops, and neither should sharing what we've learned.

If you're interested in developing practical homesteading skills, whether you're just getting started or have been doing this for decades, we encourage you to check out the School of Traditional Skills as you follow along on our journey to help you succeed.

You don't need a hundred acres, expensive equipment, or a perfect homestead to get started.

Start where you are. Learn what you can. Put it to work.

— Ankh Homestead

https://schooloftraditionalskills.com/

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🐔 WINTER IS COMING. YOUR CHICKENS KNOW.Every fall, the same question:"How do I keep my chickens warm and happy all winte...
10/16/2026

🐔 WINTER IS COMING. YOUR CHICKENS KNOW.

Every fall, the same question:

"How do I keep my chickens warm and happy all winter?"

Here's a thought: Stop trying to heat your chickens. Start managing their environment.

Here at Ankh Homestead, we've collected eggs when the temperature was -23°F.

That's not a recommendation to expose chickens to extreme cold. It's a reminder that healthy, fully feathered, properly acclimated adult chickens are far more cold-hardy than many people realize.

The basics aren't complicated:

🐔 Dry bedding. Moisture is your enemy.

🐔 Ventilation without drafts. Fresh air above the birds, not cold wind blowing across their roosts.

🐔 Fresh, unfrozen water. Every day.

🐔 Adequate feed. Staying warm takes energy.

🐔 Proper shelter. Dry, protected, and out of the wind.

And before you hang a heat lamp in the coop, consider the fire risk. Most healthy, acclimated adult chickens don't need supplemental heat in a properly managed coop.

Chicks, sick or poorly feathered birds, and some breeds need additional protection. Even hardy birds can suffer frostbite in extreme conditions.

Your job isn't to convince chickens it's July. Your job is to give them what they need to thrive in January.

Simple don't mean easy.

— Ankh Homestead

HOW TO HOMESTEAD?There is no one-size-fits-all, right way to homestead.But there are LOTS of wrong ways.Trying to do eve...
10/15/2026

HOW TO HOMESTEAD?

There is no one-size-fits-all, right way to homestead.

But there are LOTS of wrong ways.

Trying to do everything at once. Growing food your family won't eat. Buying livestock before understanding what they need. Spending money you don't have to create a lifestyle you can't sustain.

And perhaps the biggest mistake of all?

Confusing being busy with being productive.

A successful homestead isn't measured in acres, livestock, equipment, or how exhausted you are at the end of the day.

It's measured by how well it serves the people living there.

Your resources, your abilities, your needs, and your goals should determine how you homestead. Not somebody else's YouTube channel.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Learn as you go.

And remember:

Simple don't mean easy.

— Ankh Homestead

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