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Cedar Porch Homestead
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We are a small backyard homestead in Southern Texas. We live inside the city limits of a small town on a 1/2 acre lot. There is not too much left after the house and the shop but we are making it work. We love to share our experiences of building a backyard homestead on the space available.
Head to Head Incubator Challenge Hatching Quail Eggs
Putting these two incubators to the test. We are hatching quail eggs with incubators from two different price points to see if spending twice the money provides twice the results.
Keep up with us on Social Media
Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead
Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead
To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead
FarmLite Egg Incubator with Automatic Egg Turning: amzn.to/3W53p2G
Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator: amzn.to/3ZnLR2a
Farmlite Automatic Door Video: th-cam.com/video/_sL9FFeWq4k/w-d-xo.html
Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale: amzn.to/3XkDYZl
The Independent Farmstead: Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Nutrient-Dense Food with Grassfed Animals and Intensive Pasture Management: amzn.to/3KyUT7J
Filming Gear:
DJI Osmo Action 4: amzn.to/3OXcJn2
Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-45mm: amzn.to/40tBQ30
DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier MicrophoneMic: amzn.to/3oxsE0r
We are in no way experts, but we share the little we do know out of a decade of mishaps and mistakes.
This post contains affiliate links which may lead to a commission if purchased. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thanks!
Keep up with us on Social Media
Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead
Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead
To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead
FarmLite Egg Incubator with Automatic Egg Turning: amzn.to/3W53p2G
Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator: amzn.to/3ZnLR2a
Farmlite Automatic Door Video: th-cam.com/video/_sL9FFeWq4k/w-d-xo.html
Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homestead Scale: amzn.to/3XkDYZl
The Independent Farmstead: Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Nutrient-Dense Food with Grassfed Animals and Intensive Pasture Management: amzn.to/3KyUT7J
Filming Gear:
DJI Osmo Action 4: amzn.to/3OXcJn2
Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-45mm: amzn.to/40tBQ30
DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier MicrophoneMic: amzn.to/3oxsE0r
We are in no way experts, but we share the little we do know out of a decade of mishaps and mistakes.
This post contains affiliate links which may lead to a commission if purchased. This comes at no extra cost to you. Thanks!
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Our Homestead Survived a Cat 1 Hurricane
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Hurricane Beryl brought high winds and lots of rain, but we are still standing! Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead Amazon Chicken Run Review 18 Months Later: th-cam.com/video/D-zLBIcxzRE/w-d-xo.html Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a Homes...
We're Leaving The Homestead!!
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We're Leaving!! For vacation! Getting the homestead ready for a farmsitter and sharing how we prepare for a week away from the homestead. Automatic Rabbit Waterer: th-cam.com/video/aHAeizCaIlQ/w-d-xo.html Check out Courtney's Website! www.traditionalprovisions.com Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Stor...
Comfrey!! The Perfect Homestead Plant!?!
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Over the past 2 years we have found that comfrey is the perfect plant for a homestead. Everyone loves it's nutrient dense foliage, so we are splitting and propagating the plants we have to make so much more!! Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: cedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead Polyfac...
Growing Half Our MEAT On 1/2 Acre Residential Lot
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Rotationally grazing rabbits and chickens helps us grow out a large part of our needed protein. Sourcing holistically managed, pasture based pork and beef is also extremely important to us to ensure the most nutritious foods to feed our family. Check out Courtney's Website! www.traditionalprovisions.com Wild Pastures: Grass fed & pasture based meats for the lowest prices. wildpastures.com/refer...
Did We Find The Best Backyard Meat Birds???
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This is the update on finding a new meat breed to take over for the Jumbo Cornish Cross Broilers. We are overwhelmingly impressed with the hardiness and growth of the Rudd Rangers as a competitive option for the Backyard Homestead. Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/c...
Homestead Procrastination and Paying the Price
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Putting too many things off and the chickens have literally come home to roost. Getting several items on the Honey-Do-List checked off with a big push towards clean-up. Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead Polyface Micro: Success with Livestock on a ...
20 Volt DeWALT Chainsaw For The Small Homestead???
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Trying out my new 20 volt DeWalt chainsaw to cut up some downed limbs and reviewing whether or not these battery operated tools can stand up to the work load on our backyard homestead. Keep up with us on Social Media Instagram: @cedar_porch_homestead Facebook: thecedarporchhomestead To see our ETSY Store click here: www.etsy.com/shop/cedarporchhomestead Polyface Micro: Success with...
What Egg Labels Really Mean!
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Don't get caught in the marketing hype around egg labels. Together let's find out what each label means and really look at the conditions that chickens live in to "qualify" for each label. Lets not only look at the living conditions and access to the outside world, but also examine what goes into making a healthy egg. PubMed Article: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9658713/ Keep up with us...
Creating Abundance on Our Half Acre Homestead
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Overcoming Mistakes and Building New Tomato Trellis
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Overcoming Mistakes and Building New Tomato Trellis
Our Homestead Journey: Changing Up Meat Chicken Breeds!
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Homesteading Basics | Start With Compost!!
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5 Tips to Planting Bare-Root Strawberries
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Building My Daughter a Quail Aviary | Part 1
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Are We PREPARED?? For A Southern Winter Storm
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New Year, New Start to Our Backyard Oasis
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Nighttime Mission to Integrate New Pullets with Our Hens
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Is She Really This Happy to Build Her Own Christmas Present?
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Zero-Waste Gardening: Turning Yard Limbs and Leaves into Nutrient-Rich Soil Boosters!
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Winter Chicken Care: 6 Proven Methods to Prepare Your Coop
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How Does a Family Milk Cow Compete Against an Industrial Dairy Farm
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How Does a Family Milk Cow Compete Against an Industrial Dairy Farm
Easy Chicken Tractor Wheels PLUS Homesteaders of America 2023
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Here We GO! Handling Water Leaks and Transitioning Laying Hens
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Here We GO! Handling Water Leaks and Transitioning Laying Hens
That's 100% quail meat.
try making quail fettuccine Alfredo
Ewwww fertile eggs
They are great as hardboiled eggs too....
I bet they would make great deviled eggs, small and compact, yet big on flavor. Great to get that protein and calcium.😊
I have to agree. I absolutely love quail, and I absolutely love their eggs
Pickling is another good way too...
Wow!
No, because they must be bought from a hatchery, so not the best for self-sufficiency.
Cool
Is is possible to let the dough proof on the counter for 6 hours and then bake it instead of putting it in the fridge for 12 and baking the next day?
Hi there! Proofing in the fridge just gives more flexibility in timing. I usually don't have the time to do the whole process it all in one day. The coolness of the fridge slows the proofing giving me a more consistent schedule when I am making bread. The steps don't take that long individually so I can plan making bread into my day schedule easier. To answer, your question, yes you can let it proof on the counter. The amount of time would depend on your climate, therefore, I cannot say for certain the amount of time. I'm in southern Texas so its like baking in hell here -- always hot and very high humidity. Test the dough with the poke test - the einkorn flour should work about the same as other flours. You don't want it to spring back fast or not at all -- you want it to spring back slowly once you poke it. When trying new recipes, I have found that I use the basic recipes that I find once and then start adjusting for my schedule and my climate. Then be sure you write down what you have changed -- I also write down the weather outside to know if the time of year/temperature will be a cause for a little tweaking next time. Have fun with it and happy baking!
@@cedarporchhomesteadthank you so much for your reply! I’m staying with my daughter in Colorado Springs (6000+ altitude and a dry climate!) Baking at altitude is completely new to both of us. I’m from hot humid Florida at sea level!) I love your relaxed and gracious attitude about just trying and not being overly concerned about funky looking loaves!
I'm gonna to start this process in north Central Florida thnx for the vid y'all 👍
Awesome you'll have to let us know how it works out for you.
Wifey better lookin than you man😀😀😀😀
You will get a better hatching rate around 60 %
For grinding up feed for the chicks, I picked up a used coffee grinder from goodwill. Makes quick work for all that feed they will be going through. Congratulations on you hatch!
That's a pretty good idea. Might have to keep my eyes open next time we are at the thrift store!
The only time you need to put water is when you put them in lock down around 65 %
I'm gonna try it this way this next go around.
You don't need to put any water do a dry hatch on you got enough humidity in the air
I'll have to try that then, thanks.
How do you attach the coop to the base? We have a lot of strong wind out here too.
The chicken run that we bought has metal plates for feet and the plates have holes pre-drilled in them. We screwed the metal base to the wood and it has held up very well. We just had a Cat 1 hurricane go right over us and the chicken run made it through unscathed.
You do know that tractor supply promotes Drag Queen Story Hour which is NOT family friendly. Please try to avoid patronizing them.
Interestingly enough they just recently dropped their DEI program due to loss of profits from their “base.” Some companies are starting to come around to who their market is, but I absolutely agree that you should vote with your dollar bill whenever possible
How often would you change it please?
Number 1 thing I learned: Watch for the crimson red comb and wattle.
Great! Glad we helped
First time chicken Mom. I actually learned a lot from blocking off laying box to what to look for when they are ready to start laying eggs. Thank you for the info. I will be back. From Ohio
So happy that we were able to help.
Thank you I have a bunny and my brothers getting a bunny!! Mine is the doe and his is the buck! So I made sure that my bunny is not siblings with his from different litters. his is a bew and mine is a orange harlquin and she's a Holland lop and his is to!! So four months to go!
Great. The 4 months will go quick.
What are those grey small boards in the front and inside of the chicken coop? Are those boards keeping the 2x6 wall together or?
Because I used stacked 2x6s I wanted to add vertical boards to help keep the boards from bowing or warping.
@@cedarporchhomestead thank you for the quick reply!
Rooster maturity for fertization?
This all depends on the breed, but again you're starting to look for the tell tell signs around 18-20 weeks. When the comb fills out and he starts to crow you know he has hit puberty. If he mounts one of the ladies then you most likely have yourself a mature rooster. Well a rooster that can reproduce...do guys ever really mature?
Currently learning as much as I can about vegetable gardening and food forests until I can move out of the city an onto my almost half acre in west Texas. Thank you for sharing your property and your way of maintaining your sources. Looks good! One thing I have learned is that the soil will get better over time with how you are doing it by adding woodchips, but if I could lend any useful advice I'd recommend having plants/roots growning in the parts that you're wanting soil improvement. The exudates from roots will supply the food for the beneficial microbes most gardeners are hoping for. In turn will more quickly convert dead soil to living soil 😊 Thanks again for adding value to us who seek information from homesteaders actually homesteading. Btw, you have a new subscriber 👍🏻
Thank you for the sub!! I have a few plants that I'm getting established in the wood chips, but my soil was so bad that it needed almost a year to compost and create something that I even wanted to try growing in. Right now I've got some tomatillos that are popping and squash that is doing well. I did some broccoli that did so-so, and tried watermelon and it didn't root in at all. Always trying something new.
I would love to try the deep litter in the run like you do but I’m afraid that the scraps would attract vermin. What are your thoughts? Really love this channel. Just got my chicken. Love them.
I understand your concern about the vermin. The deep litter in the run shouldn’t be so thick with food scrapes that your chickens can’t eat it. Remember you’re going to be adding leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste. Very similar to an outside compost set up with your chickens doing all the turning and sorting for you. As with anything you will need to keep a close eye on your set up and see how it is working. If it starts to attract rodents then adjust. Good luck!
The government legalized gays, drugs, alcohol which kills millions of Americans, illegal criminals over the borders, marijuana and all types of evil, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO A HEALTHY MILK IT IS ILLEGAL!! WTF?!
I put a 14 inch Oregon bar on mine.
Thats an interesting alteration! SO far the smaller bar has covered all that I need it to do, but the 14 inch bar would open up some options. Thanks for sharing!
How often do you scrape out your goat shed? We have a small one with three Nigerian dwarves and we’ve been doing it weekly.
I scrape mine out every few months. We add more shavings and First Saturday Lime (or you could use DE) to create more deep bedding and then we scrape is out and put int in the compost. Currently we only have two goats that are using that space and it works well.
As a liver transplant recipient, raw milk is extremely dangerous and damaging.
laws? laws are only laws if you get caught.
From a heart surgeon, "We are the only species that drinks milk as adults, and it's from another species." He recommends avoiding dairy. 😂
I've been buying pasturized- non- homogenized milk from the same independent farmer for over 15 years. I drink 3 gallons a week on my own.
My cousin Jerry went retarded from drinkin that there
Woe, listeria be upon ye
we just got Amish with coolers by the road here in pa
I've said it before and I'll say it again. The ONLY way I'm drinking raw milk is if I'm am personally a part of every single process of how that milk was made. Meaning i personally know the cow, i have taken care of said cow, i have fed the cow, i have milked the cow myself, and i know every single daily detail of what that cow has fin through since the day it was born. Any other possibility involves way to high of a potential to spread major life altering diseases like polio and tuberculosis.
I WILL GET MY CHICKS 🐣
I thought you could get raw milk anywhere in the united states
Some states don’t allow it!
@@cedarporchhomestead So weird right?
Because it's highly dangerous. There's a reason it's illegal in most states.
@@cjscarsandcrap1749 maybe for people with weak stomachs like yourself.
@@WilliamDecker-pn6lcnot really, raw milk especially if not kept in very specific conditions can quickly become dangerous to consume, which is why almost all milk commercially sold in the world is pasteurized.
What brand Einkorn flour is the best to buy and where doni buy it at a great price for larger amounts? Also, what is the difference between all purpose and whole wheat flour? Another question is which Einkorn flour is best used for breads and then cinnamon rolls, so sweet breads?
Looks beautiful and yummy!
Could you increase the volume after posted? It was difficult to hear.
I don't really want to raise rabbits for meat....but.....I'm not eating bugs or fake bioengineered meat... so this is a very viable option for not having acres of property. My Great Granny and grandma did this for half their lives through the depression and past. it was just survival. they had stacks of notebooks they used to keep track of the lineages
Thats really cool to have that kind of documentation. Don't rule out other meat sources as well like chicken or quail for the small acreage or suburban lots. I can assure you that we aren't eating the bugs here either!!
Super cool! Lol garage math
Remarkable hen house! It's beautiful. Now, here's an idea. Save scraps and start building tiny houses for homeless people. Or a she shed. Or child sized doll houses!
Moringa is what I am planting. In Hawaii it grows wild and hopefully I can get it to grow wild on my acreage in the high desert of Pahrump Nevada. Food for animals and us.
That's an interesting one! Let us know how that works out for you.
Looks amazing
Thank you!!
What size is your run ? Theirs a bunch on Amazon lol
I believe its 10x13 but the specific one I bought is linked in the description of the video.
You guys have an amazing set up!! Planning and communication is key to make it easy for us and you guys did a great job on your part for us. We had two good rains and all of your planning paid off beautifully. Everybody and everything was clean and dry! There were so many neat ideas in place in your working systems! The watering systems were extremely helpful! Also, the structure of your fences and buildings were in superb working order so there were no safety issues as we worked around your sweet animals. It was a pleasure to take care of your critters while you were on vacation mind, body, and soul!
I can't thank you enough for how well you and Craig took care of our place! Craig's note was awesome and you guys are welcome anytime.
Nice video
Thanks We appreciate you watching!
Best video ever!!!!😮
Thanks. That’s awesome we appreciate it!
Just a quick question. It’s hard for me to tell on my phone, but are you just nailing the ends of first two flat foundation boards into the masonry blocks?
Nothing is nailed directly to the blocks but because the wood is screwed together it hold everything together tightly.
@@cedarporchhomestead Oh, I see there’s a bracket there that you’re using. I didn’t see it when I first watched it on my phone. It looked like like you were just nailing it into the end of the board and I couldn’t figure out why. Haha.