In the
beginning we didn’t have land…at least not enough. However we did know that we wanted to live as
self sufficiently as possible. So what
did we do?
We studied.
I spent down
time absorbing every YouTube video I could. I became enamored with people like Justin Rhodes at https://youtube.com/@thejustinrhodesshow?si=sCpr2ES2Eio9djkj, Homesteady at https://youtube.com/@homesteadyshow?si=eOpmK0dAzxDih7ug, David Burns at https://youtube.com/@beek?si=Yroa3gbao6FpEFI6, and Delci at https://youtube.com/@delcifromalifeofheritage?si=JPzieSa1PrD3M5aw. Plus many…many others. I tried
to find a mix of people who did very well at the exact thing we are trying to
accomplish sonwe could get decent broad lessons on a lot of topics as well a
few that focused very heavily on one certain topic so I could get more detailed
information
I also
developed a reference library, some of which is pictured above. I know almost everyrhing we have in a physical book is on the internet, but having a physical book that you can write notes in, highlight. And go to refeence wothout needing internet is just nice. I’ll post amazon affiliate links below to as
many of these books as I can find.
The Backyard Homestead
https://amzn.to/3XGa6dK - This is I believe
the first book in this line and I’ve loved all of them. It was written in very broad
terms and as such gives the basic information on almost every major topic in homesteading. It also has sample layouts to turn different sized
properties into a functional homestead. If you have a short attention span and learn
from short “bullet point” type lessons this book is laid out perfectly.
The Backyard Homestead
Guide to Raising Farm Animals https://amzn.to/3xBzsis
- While the first book very breifly covers some small animals this book begins to
focus more on difrent animals and their specific needs.
The Backyard Homestead
Planner https://amzn.to/3xB2miC - I got this
early in the planning phase to give me an idea about chores that I had no idea I
know I would have to plan for. It’s a great
for people who need written reminders to take care of tasks…like me.
The Woodland Homestead
https://amzn.to/4cWP1jZ - we have a little
over 18 acers, all but about 3 acers is mature forest. I bought this book to help give ideas for forest
management and how to integrate silvopasture and food forests into out homestead.
The Merek Veterinary
Manual (current addition as of 6/27/24 https://amzn.to/3XHRpqe or to save a little bit of money the 10th
edition https://amzn.to/4bs7JhT. – these books
are literally filled with information on nearly everything that can effect nearly
any animal you are likely to have. I only
have two complaints… the print is small, and the paper they used is thin… I understand
why, if they used thicker paper and big print this book would be huge, or likely
a several book set. But it is definitely
not a field guide and should stay safely inside the house.
Natural Disease
and Pest Control https://amzn.to/3L34rHm
- I got this at recommendation of a coworker. It’s been amazing in getting slugs
and beatles out of our garden. The best thing
is a lot of the remedies aren’t expensive.
The Fox Fire series…
aparently now there are 17 books… I thought
there where only 6. All the books Ive read are great, the 1st one has
the most “how to” stuff in it.. the rest have a little bit “how to” mixed with lore
and lessons. https://amzn.to/45HtE3u
Number 1 https://amzn.to/4ciXDBh
Self Sufficiency
in the 21st Century https://amzn.to/4cFF1Ly
is another great book that gives a lot of basic information on a lot of different
topics. It also has a lot of idea and projects to make things more efficient or
to accomplish things on a budget with supplies you may have on hand.
The Complete book
to Self Sufficiency by John Seymour https://amzn.to/4cpaCSg
- I have and love this book, it didn’t make the picture because I left it in my
truck. The name Seymour is one of the greats in homesteading. Again it’s one of
those great reference books that gives you a starter lesson on almost everything
and goes more in depth than the Backyard Homestead book.
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