What You Need to Know BEFORE Calling the Vet

What You Need to Know BEFORE Calling the Vet

Author: Homesteading Family February 21, 2026 Duration: 18:50
Even with healthy, well-selected animals, there comes a day when you have to call the vet. And when that moment comes, most of us aren’t nearly as prepared as we could be. In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and veterinarian, Dr. Patrick Jones of The Homegrown Herbalist, to talk through what every homesteader should know before picking up the phone. We discuss: The importance of signalment (age, breed, sex, pregnancy status)Why taking a temperature can immediately narrow down ...

There’s a quiet revolution happening in backyards and on small plots of land, where people are choosing to grow and preserve their own food despite busy modern lives. Everyday Homesteading, from the Homesteading Family, speaks directly to that reality. It’s for anyone who feels the pull toward self-sufficiency but is short on time, sorting through the noise to find what’s genuinely practical. This podcast focuses on methods that are tried and true, saving you from wasting effort and resources on well-meaning but unproven advice. You’ll hear honest conversations about fitting homesteading tasks into a realistic schedule-think five to ten hours a week-transforming that dream of a full pantry into a manageable weekly rhythm. Episodes delve into the nitty-gritty of growing food, cooking from scratch, and preserving your harvest, all with an eye on efficiency. The tone is less about achieving perfection and more about building confidence through simple, actionable steps. Tune in for a sense of community and grounded wisdom that makes the homesteading journey feel possible, starting right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Everyday Homesteading
Podcast Episodes
How I Preserve a Year's Worth of Food Without Burnout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:09
Are you working yourself to exhaustion trying to preserve every possible food for your pantry? I used to think a successful pantry meant recreating the grocery store at home. But after more than 20 years of homesteading,…
Our Daughter is Running the Garden! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
What does it really look like to manage a large homestead garden? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I'm joined by my oldest daughter, Rachel, who has taken over management of our main crop garden this year. We si…
The Truth About Soil Health (And Why It Changes Everything) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:14
What if the secret to healthier plants, bigger harvests, fewer pests, and less work in the garden isn't another fertilizer or amendment? What if it's your soil? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we're kicking off…
Natural Pest Control That Actually Works (Without Chemicals) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
If you’ve ever struggled with pests in the garden, this episode will completely change how you think about natural pest control. Instead of reaching for sprays first, we’re talking about a layered, holistic approach to g…
3 Canning Rules That Confuse New Food Preservers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
In this podcast, I’m diving into three canning concepts that confuse even experienced home canners. These are the kinds of things that can leave you second-guessing whether your jars are actually safe on the pantry shelf…
How Often Should You Water Your Garden? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:34
Should you water your garden every day? The short answer is probably not. In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common gardening questions and helping you understand how to water your garden for healthier…
Are You Falling for the "Great Society" Trap? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:05
How do we preserve family, community, and truth in a culture that seems to be moving faster and faster away from them? In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, I sat down with my friend Rory Groves for a thoughtful conv…
How We Are Upgrading Our Homestead this Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:02
After years of pushing hard on our homestead, we reached a point where we had to ask a tough question: Is everything we’re doing actually sustainable? Last year, we intentionally slowed down. Not completely, but enough t…
7 Things I WISH I Knew BEFORE Buying a Freeze Dryer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
I’ll be honest… when I first heard about freeze dryers, I thought they were a gimmick. I didn’t want to spend money on an expensive appliance that would just sit there collecting dust. But after using one in my own kitch…