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An Australian family trying to go a little greener

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Sustainability Books

November 25, 2013 by Darren

Here’s a bunch of recent books and eBooks that might be of interest to people trying to live more sustainably and explore the simple life.

Posted in: books, Growing Food, Household, Keeping Animals, Permaculture Tagged: Australia, books, cheese, ebook, hack, homestead, solar power, solar power system, sustainability

The Ideal Homestead Trailer

February 11, 2013 by Darren

(This is a repost of a previously-published article, rescued after my web host screwed up my site.) A trailer is an invaluable addition to a homestead. It turns the family car into a ute (pickup truck if you live outside Australia!), without the expense of buying and maintaining an additional vehicle. This is a list … [Read more…]

Posted in: Keeping Animals, Science and Technology, Transport Tagged: compost, firewood, homestead, mulch, trailer

New Australorp Rooster

August 18, 2012 by Darren

Meet the new “cock o’ the walk”, Big Oz!

Posted in: Keeping Animals Tagged: australorp, backyard poultry, chooks, eggs, homestead, jamberoo, meat, rooster

Cheap Wildlife/Game Cameras At Aldi

August 2, 2012 by Darren

If you’ve got a farm or homestead, an inquisitive nature, or even just a problem with a neighbour’s pet, a game camera could be what you need. Aldi has them for sale very cheaply at the moment.

Posted in: Keeping Animals, Nature, Science and Technology Tagged: game camera, homestead, permaculture photos

Fox In The Henhouse!

May 10, 2011 by Darren

Sad news today – a fox got into the chicken run overnight and took some of the flock.

Posted in: Keeping Animals Tagged: backyard chickens, chicken coops, chickens, fox, homestead, predators

Muscovy Ducks Arrive

May 3, 2011 by Darren

We welcomed two new residents to the homestead this week – a pair of 4-month-old white muscovy ducks named Sir Francis and Louie.

Posted in: Frugality, Keeping Animals Tagged: Australia, backyard poultry, birds, dam, ducks, homestead, meat, muscovy duck

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