Homestead Winter Preparedness
Focusing On Winter Preparation
What Climates Require Winter Preparation?
I have farmed or homesteaded in three different states which has enabled me to give a broad description of how to prepare for winter in several very diverse climates. There are two pretty intense climates that I have had little experience. Those are desert and southern United States. However, many of my suggestions are going to be relevant to these climates as well. The climates that I have had experience in are mild Pacific Coast, hot central California, the high desert of Central Oregon at 4,200 ft., and North Idaho with its snowy winters and great growing seasons. All of these climates needed similar winter preparation except for the lack of snow in California!
Winter Preparation List
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- Preventative animal health
- Butcher or cull appropriate livestock
- Livestock breeding timing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Staying warm
- Prepare gardens
- Late season harvest
- Clean property
- Prepare buildings
- Winterize livestock water
- Store animal feed
- Stock up on personal food
- Make time for fall hunting season
Part of the Homestead Winter Preparation Series, everything you need to keep your animals health as you head into winter. This handy animal health guide takes out all the guesswork.
Homestead Curriculum
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