November 3, 2025|Chickens, Cows, Farm Life, Gardening, Goats, Homesteading, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Sustainability, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! November’s chilly winds signal winter’s approach, and after 15 years of country living, I’m prepping my homestead—naturally. My huskies bound through frosty fields, my ducks huddle in coops, and my horses nuzzle warm hay. These sustainable tips from years of homesteading keep my land ready—let’s winter-proof your homestead, farm girl style!
Tip 1: Secure Fences
Check posts, mend wire—fencing pliers fix breaks. My minis broke through once; 15 years taught me sturdy lines.
Tip 2: Stock Hay
Stack bales—hay tarp keeps ‘em dry. My llamas munched moldy hay early on; years showed me covered stacks.
Tip 3: Insulate Water Sources
Wrap pipes—pipe insulation prevents freezing. My ducks splashed frozen water; 15 years proved heat tapes work.
Tip 4: Mulch Garden Beds
Spread straw—straw bales protect soil. My chickens scratched thin mulch; years taught me thick layers. I use spilled hay on the barn floors to mulch my strawberry beds.
Tip 5: Store Tools
Clean, oil—tool organizer saves rust, but so does chalk in the toolbox.Chalk helps to absorb moisture, i use chunks of it collected for years ago on travels to the white cliff of Dover in the UK. My husky pup chewed a shovel handle; 15 years taught me dry sheds.
Conclusion
Prepping my homestead’s my November ritual—15 years of natural care keep it thriving. Get yours ready; your land’ll weather winter! Pin this for your fall checklist, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more homesteading hacks.
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