homestead life

Small Log Cabin

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Small Log Cabin

An update on the Small Log Cabin It’s been awhile since I’ve updated on the small log cabin. Over the past few years we’ve been enjoying snowmobiling up to the cabin during the winter, and honestly, it’s become one of our favorite things to do. We live not far from the Great Canadian Trail, so … Read more

Chicken Coop and Bears

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bear proof chicken coop

Bear Encounters We’ve never had problems with bears before, but over the last little while a black bear decided to start hanging around our yard — and harassing my chickens. Chickens, Ducks and Bear The first night, Mr. Bear tore down the back fence and rummaged through the compost pile. Surprisingly, he didn’t really eat … Read more