Welcome to the 47th, May 5th edition of The Homesteading Carnival: April Showers brings May Flowers. It's been awhile since THC actually hosted the carnival, and we are greatly indebted to those who've taken the time to host and submit each week! It's May already! Can you believe that? You know what they say... "April Showers brings May Flowers" and it certainly has! All of our flowers are blooming and all the fields are covered in bright yellow dandelions! The goats are sure enjoying those!
Sahara Reins at Fowl Visions has a coop of chickens and a few roosters, who's spurs have reached their full bloom.So What do you do with Rooster Spurs? Sarah answers your question, after "have been researching the best way to get rid of them and have come up with a list of ways recommended on how to deal with them".
Karen Dowell at Wiggly Wigglers is calling "Chick chick chick chick " and hope her chicken will lay a little egg for her. A short, but informative post about eggs. Did you know you can rub the colouring off?
Jennifer Bogart at Quiverfullfamily.com has some new piglets on her farm, and for anyone raising livestock it's a "normal" chores to know how to castrate. Jennifer posted a "photo tutorial about How to Castrate a Piglet".
"you can hire a vet to perform this service, but when last I checked the price for castrating two pigs (granted these were large weaner pigs that my in-laws had put off castrating themselves) the vet quoted them $150.00 for the two"
Grandma Rosie at her Texas Home is ready for her garden to bloom, not her flower garden, but her pretty Herb Beds, where she has some sage, clovis, and some other great stuff.
Sarah at Lawn Care Tips shows you how to care for your lawn by Choosing The Right Grass For Your Local Climate, saying, "Savvy lawn owners are interested in imported specialty grasses and exotic species from around the world or for their lawn."
"Organic methods to keep those pesky weeds from ruining your lawn."
Sarah also wanted to share some Organic Weed Control Methods And Herbicides for your lawn. However, I actually like weeds.... well, the goats like the weeds and are pretty good about taking care of them "organically".
Sheri at Shades of Pink shares a sweet video that shows "The true value of homesteading, sibling relationships." in He's not heavy...
Autumn Beck at All About Cloth Diapers is getting her babies all ready to go out in the warm weather with her Top 4 Pocket Cloth Diapers.
"I have been excited to write about my favorite pocket cloth diapers for quite awhile now, but had to wait for the arrival of a particular brand I wanted to try."
Down Home on the Farm Sprittibee has come and gone, but was quite impressed with barn chores, and her children took to it real quick-like.
What do you do when your kid gets gasoline in his eyes? Jacque at Walking Therein shares her experience of this in Caleb Keeping Me Busy (in the worst sorta way…).
"I bolted to Caleb, tore his little shirt off, ran him into the bathroom, turned on the tub, grabbed the organic shampoo and started rubbing it onto his face. At this time, I realize he is rubbing his eyes, so I keep his hands away from his eyes and wash them too."
Visiting Grandma Rosie at her Texas Home again to learn About Al The Different Types of Salt. Information you need and should know when cooking and canning.
Miss Amanda at My Learning Experience wants to share some very Important Nutritional Information. that way you'll live a long and happy life! "Those special nutritional facts that will make you laugh!"
With the warm weather, families are getting ready to take vacation, but when you're on the road with the kids, who wants to cook? Linda W. at The Eclectic Female shares ways of Eating Well On Your Budget Vacation.
"Eating out cheaply while on vacation can be tough, but is definitely doable."
Once again Grandma Rosie shares some from her Texas Home. What can I say she's got a LOT of great stuff! No matter the season people will always want their hot coffee, and Grandma Rosie has some great Coffee Creamer Recipes that you can make right in your home.
Dora Renee' Wilkerson at Y-2K Hippie shares how she makes her Dried Kefir with a few step-step videos. I've never personally had kefir, but I've gotten a few good opinions on it so it might be worth trying.
"Just showing how to dry my kefir cheese. Nothing fancy again but he (my dad) couldn't understand just what I was saying so I made this for him. Never know who might want to see it."
Dawn at My Home Sweet Home has had an exhausting school day and a PBJ just want fill up those hungry kids, so she shares with us beating the lunchtime blahs. It's Queso Fresco on the menu!
Thanks to Dawn for letting me use her BEAUTIFUL blooming flower photos for this edition of the carnvial. She does a lovely job at that. This concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition at The Daily Planet using our carnival submission form.
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