The Mysterious Asian Longhorned Tick Strikes Cattle In Another State:https://t.co/YWiAbqUSov via @ — Crafty Farmerette (@CFarmerette) March 7, 2020 Asian Longhorned ticks, and the disease they are causing in cattle, has been circulating around for awhile. However, I first came across an article about it a few months ago. At the time of the first article I read, the ticks seemed to have only been in two states. I have been following the research being conducted about Asian Longhorned ticks with cattle, and it has since spread to 12 states nationwide. The Asian Longhorned tick is carrying a d ..read more

How to Make Money On the Homestead Do you have a homestead? Perhaps you dream of having one? If so, I am sure you’ve asked yourself, “How can I make additional money on my homestead?” Well, I have come up with such a list. Some ideas are great, but some might think a few are kind of quirky… but doesn’t quirky tend to spark the most interest? Be unique! via GIFER The FREE list of 66 ways to make money on the homestead ranges from animals, to crafts, to selling manure. For instance, how about honeybees, or raising cattle? Do you like rabbits? I’m willing to bet this list has a few things you’ve ..read more

Dr. Seuss Day It’s Dr. Seuss Day! I’m sure your child is learning all about Dr. Seuss today in school, and can’t wait to get home to tell you all about it! Why not surprise them instead!? If you didn’t start your day off with the traditional green eggs and ham, how about a Dr. Seuss themed snack after dinner? A Pile of CupcakesLike one of Seuss’ topsy turvy stories, this stack of cupcakes from Easybaked will make the tots smile. Luckily, you won’t have to dig out your mini muffin tin—the mini cupcakes are just peanut butter cups with frosting on top. To snag the recipe, click he ..read more

Crockpot comfort food: chicken and noodles, at its best. This recipe turned out amazing. I am always a fan of a simple, tasty slow cooker meal. Something that I can throw together in the morning, let it cook all day, and then supper is ready when we all get home from work and school. To make it even more intriguing, I had extra noodles from Thanksgiving sitting in the freezer waiting for a reason to be used! Easy peasy, and so tasty! Yum, Yum, Yum! Check out Spend With Pennies for a more tips and tricks on her recipe! Such a great Pinterest find. This was a family favorite that will be added ..read more

https://craftyfarmerette.tumblr.com/post/611309667924279296 Future Veterinarian “pet doctor”. Always encourage your children to be their own person, but also realize how much you as a parent influence them. At many stages in their life, you are their role model! Motivate your children to never give up, and work hard until they have achieved the desired path of success and fulfillment. They follow by example. They mimic what they see, not what they are told. Always encourage your children to give their best through confidence and hard work. Although my daughter is only 7 years old, she speaks d ..read more

You should raise chickens because they will eat almost anything (they are like a natural garbage disposal), including TICKS. Aside from chickens being a natural pest control for the homestead, and providing eggs packed full of protein, they are great pets with a unique personality. It’s like having a bunch of cute little puppies greet you every time you step outside! The chicken manure creates excellent fertilizer; your garden and flowers will be so happy! Chickens are fairly easy to take care of, and they take care of you in return! If that’s not enough to convince you why you should raise ch ..read more

Veterans to Farmers. See how you can help this great cause! Farmer Veteran Coalition is such a great program. I am in no way affiliated with this group, I just truly believe their cause is worth every bit of recognizing! If you’ve never heard of them before, I highly recommend visiting the site and reading the success stories from veterans all over the U.S. What better way to continue supporting our troops by helping these guys and gals continue to follow their dreams of serving our country, turning veterans to farmers! https://farmvetco.org/donate There are Several Ways to Donate: Contribut ..read more

When pregnancy testing cattle, there are two locations to draw blood from: the tail as shown here, or the jugular vein. Blood analysis in cattle to determine pregnancy can exceed 95% accuracy, as long as the cow is at least 30 days pregnant and about 90 days from calving. Why is pregnancy testing cattle beneficial? There is nothing more disappointing than assuming a cow is bred, only to find out months down the line that it actually isn’t. Why isn’t her milk bagging up? Why doesn’t she look like she’s carrying yet? It is nearing her due date, is she even pregnant? These are the worst kind ..read more

Bees are self sustaining and only require a moderate investment of your time and money. The truth is that producing your own honey is incredibly rewarding – and profitable – if you know what you’re doing! As a hobbyist you will enjoy the two best things about beekeeping; an escape from everyday life doing something you enjoy, and creating a very unique gift you can give to friends and family. Who wouldn’t be impressed by your skills in producing such a wonderfully sweet, nutritious delight? (And yes! Honey is very nutritious!) Check out the Beekeeping 101 tutorial for more information. Imagin ..read more

The Mysterious Asian Longhorned Tick Strikes Cattle In Another State:https://t.co/YWiAbqUSov via @ — Crafty Farmerette (@CFarmerette) March 7, 2020 Asian Longhorned ticks, and the disease they are causing in cattle, has been circulating around for awhile. However, I first came across an article about it a few months ago. At the time of the first article I read, the ticks seemed to have only been in two states. I have been following the research being conducted about Asian Longhorned ticks with cattle, and it has since spread to 12 states nationwide. The Asian Longhorned tick is carrying a d ..read more