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Fall is just around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning for breeding season. You may have already selected your perfect breeding pairs, but the work doesn't stop there. Keep your breeding endeavors running smoothly, and with few unwanted surprises, by checking out these five useful tips to ensure the whats, whens, and hows of breeding are second nature.

Eager to introduce some azure allure to your flock? Look no further than blue chickens. Their feathers span the spectrum from the most pale, powdery blue to a dark, slate gray. Get to know 17 of these stunning chicken breeds in our blog post.

Staying organized on a homestead doesn’t mean doing it all—it means knowing what to focus on. This guide offers a realistic approach to time management, with four key steps and tool recommendations that can help bring structure to even the busiest days.

🎧 Mastering the Art of Preserving Vegetables As harvest season hits full swing, now’s the perfect time to brush up on your food preservation skills! Author Angi Schneider joins me to talk about frugal, safe, and simple methods for preserving vegetables so nothing goes to waste. Listen in

▶ Curious about your goat's copper status? Here's why a blood test won't help! People often ask me if they can get a blood test to see what their goat's copper status is, and the answer is no. Learn the truth about copper testing in goats. This lesson explains why blood tests can be misleading, why liver tests are the gold standard, and how to keep your herd safe from copper problems. In this video, I'm showing you a study that included both serum and liver levels, and you can see there is no correlation at all between the blood and liver levels. Watch video

📄Spiced Pear Butter Apple butter is a fall staple, but it is always nice to switch things up. This perfectly spiced pear butter recipe offers a special twist on a classic. The aroma that fills your kitchen as this cooks is almost as good as the butter tastes. Try this recipe!

Happy homesteading!
Deborah
and the ThriftyHomesteader Team

📚Want to Learn Even More?

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