Hi Friends!
Security is a topic to think about for your homestead. And, as homesteaders we have more to worry about than just intruders or trespassers. We have ourselves and family to think about; our livestock and poultry; our gardens; and our land.
We care about ourselves and family, so safety around the homestead is crucial for security. Keep projects orderly and practice good safety around your farming activities. Wear proper gear and try to keep good health.
We also have our livestock and poultry to worry about. We need to make sure the animals are safe from themselves and from predators. We all know about that one animal that is always getting it’s head or limb stuck somewhere or worse – getting out of the fence! Plus we need to be diligent about keeping predators at bay. A coyote in a chicken house can lead to a pen of dead birds in the morning.
Additionally, our garden needs to be secure. Maintain good fencing to keep rabbits and deer at bay. Keep the garden as close to the house as possible so you have eyes on it as much as possible.
Finally, we need to keep our land safe. Trespassers, whether intentional or not, need to know where the property lines end. Learn self-defense. Be diligent about marking survey lines and posting signs, maintain areas so the property looks as if it is patrolled regularly, and put up cameras if it is affordable and logistical for you.
Just some topics to consider. Having security at your homestead will give you less stress. We homesteaders already have enough to do, so less stress is a good thing.
Make It a Great Day, Folks!
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Thank you so much for your support!
We are full time homesteaders at Pioneer Mountain Homestead in the Appalachian Mountains of south-central Pennsylvania. We have a sawmill, produce garden, honeybees, layer hens, laying ducks, pigs, and goats. Additionally, we provide boat and camper storage to nearby visitors of Raystown Lake and sell firewood and lumber in south central Pennsylvania. Our journey is to be as self-reliant as we can be; to live as much as we can from the resources we have at hand; to effectively be productive with as minimal environmental impact as possible; to raise food in an organic manner; and to give back to our community through education or demonstration. We are always learning, as well. Life is always an adventure! We enjoy learning from others and seeing what other people are doing as well. –Bren and Chuck
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16477 Sharman Lane
James Creek, PA 16657
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