About us

Welcome to Hay & Herd! Your Personal farm life guide

Hay & Herd is your friendly guide to farm life, homesteading, and sustainable living. Whether you’re raising goats, chickens, cows, or other livestock, planning a backyard garden, exploring DIY farm projects, or dreaming of a more self-sufficient lifestyle, we provide practical advice and step-by-step guidance to help you succeed.

From animal care tips and gardening advice to homesteading guides, farm-to-table cooking, and DIY projects, Hay & Herd is your one-stop resource for everything related to small farms, backyard farming, and rural living. Our goal is to make farm life approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding — whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an experienced homesteader looking to refine your skills.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to make farm life approachable, practical, and enjoyable for everyone, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. Small, intentional changes on your farm, backyard, or garden can lead to big rewards — creating a healthier, happier, and more self-sufficient lifestyle for you, your family, and your animals.

We are passionate about helping people embrace homesteading, raise healthy animals, and grow their own food. From caring for goats, chickens, and ducks to planting seasonal vegetables, planning your garden, and maintaining healthy soil, we provide step-by-step guidance that is easy to follow and reliable.

Practical DIY projects are another focus, designed to save time, reduce costs, and improve daily life on your homestead. Whether it’s building a chicken coop, making simple farm tools, or organizing your garden, these projects help make farm life easier and more enjoyable.

Ultimately, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to thrive in farm life and homesteading. Whether you are learning new skills, improving your backyard farm, or exploring a self-sufficient lifestyle, you’ll find guidance, tips, and ideas that make your journey easier and more rewarding.

Why We Started

Starting a farm or homestead can be exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new. You might wonder: Where do I begin? How do I care for animals properly? How do I grow food that actually thrives? We understand these challenges because many new farmers struggle with exactly the same questions.

We started Hay & Herd to solve this problem. There’s plenty of advice online, but much of it is too technical, confusing, or scattered across multiple sources. Our goal is to bring practical, easy-to-follow farm guidance directly to you — advice you can actually use on your own land, in your backyard, or in your small homestead.

By sharing personal stories, hands-on tips, and step-by-step instructions, we want to make homesteading and farm life less intimidating and more rewarding. Whether you’re raising your first chickens, planting your first garden, or simply dreaming of a self-sufficient lifestyle, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

What You’ll Find Here

Here on our blog, you’ll find everything you need to live a simple, practical, and fulfilling farm life. Whether you’re caring for animals, starting your first garden, or learning the ropes of homesteading, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• Animal Care Tips – Learn how to raise happy, healthy animals like goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and more. We share feeding guides, shelter ideas, and everyday care routines that actually work.
• Homesteading Guides – Get step-by-step instructions for building a more sustainable lifestyle. From composting and water-saving tricks to managing small farms, our guides make homesteading easier for beginners and pros alike.
• Gardening Tips – Find out how to plan your garden through the seasons, improve your soil, and enjoy the rewards of homegrown food. Even a small backyard can become a thriving food source with the right care.
• DIY Projects – Explore creative farm hacks and easy building ideas for your barn, coop, or backyard. Our projects are designed to save you money while improving your daily farm life.
• Kitchen & Preservation – Bring your harvest to the table with simple farm-to-table recipes, canning tips, and food storage ideas. Learn to make the most of what you grow — nothing goes to waste!

At Hay & Herd, every article is written to inspire, teach, and help you live closer to nature — one project, one meal, and one animal at a time.

Our Promise

our promise is simple — to share honest, helpful, and easy-to-follow homesteading tips for every kind of farmer. We want to make farm life easier, more enjoyable, and full of learning.

All our content is created with passion and respect for the farming lifestyle. We research trusted sources, add hands-on experience, and share advice that works in real life. Whether you’re raising goats, planting vegetables, or learning to preserve food, you’ll find practical help you can count on.

We believe that self-sufficient living starts with small, steady steps. With the right guidance, you can grow your own food, care for your animals, and live closer to nature.

Our goal is to inspire you to build a life rooted in hard work, gratitude, and connection to the land. At Hay & Herd, we’ll walk beside you on your homesteading journey — one season, one project, and one harvest at a time.

Disclaimer

Welcome to Hay & Herd! Our goal is to provide helpful, practical guidance for anyone interested in farming, homesteading, backyard farming, and sustainable living. Please read the following carefully:

By using this website, you agree that Hay & Herd is not responsible for any loss, damage, or problems caused by how you use the information shared here.

• We carefully research every article using trusted and reliable sources to make sure the information is accurate, clear, and easy to understand.
• Farming methods and local conditions can vary. What works well for one person might not work the same for another. Therefore, always double-check facts and adapt advice to your situation.
• Follow local rules, guidelines, and safety measures when working with animals, plants, or farm equipment.
• This website is designed to inform and educate, not to replace professional advice. Before starting new projects or caring for animals, consult a local expert, veterinarian, or experienced farmer.
• All images on this website are sourced from the internet or free stock libraries. We do not claim ownership of any images and do not use copyrighted material without permission