Welcome to the Homestead.
We’re a family of four that is passionate about regenerative agriculture, raising animals and growing our own food. Our goal is to regain what we consider our fundamental human birthrights: health, strength and happiness.
On this website we share stories from our life raising chickens, rabbits, honeybees and more, including tips, how-to guides and honest reviews of some of the products we use around our property.
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Why You Shouldn’t Use Medicated Starter Feed for Chicks
Last year, our kids incubated a couple of chicken eggs as part of their hybrid homeschooling program. The incubator, brooder, heat lamp and feed were all provided by the farmer who sponsored the project and hosted the participating families. Once the eggs hatched and the chicks were a couple of…
January 29, 2026
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Michael Kummer
On this blog I share in-depth product reviews, actionable information and solutions to complex problems in plain and easy-to-understand language.

















