I agree the knowledge in books is available right there, weather you have electricity or not. I started collecting homesteading books a long time ago. And it is a great idea.
Having the printed version just gives that extra security. Even when it comes to reading fiction ( when I, Steph, find the time) I still prefer to have the book in my hands.
You really cannot beat learning first hand from people who actually did this all. Of course learning never ends (or it shouldn't end). Books are good as a hard copy that (barring any major issues like fire etc.) can sit there idle until its needed and for future generations even.
Dear Chris and Steph, A very valuable programme. I like your list because the books on it have been tested by your years of experience homesteading. Thank you for taking the time to think it out and limit your list of recommended books to a manageable size. Sincerely, Larry Lewis London Ontario.
We wanted to share a nice mixture that would be useful to a variety of people. There are so many great books out there... so many great ones in our library here, for that matter, that it was tough to narrow it down.
I appreciate this video. It is hard to weed through all the information out there especially when you are in the learning stages. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Agree with the Harvey Ussery Small Scale Poultry book recommendation. I have both editions and they are identical except the new one has added chapters on Icelandic breed, building a mobile shelter and a few extra breeding techniques he has been developing since the initial publication. Both editions are excellent. You guys may also enjoy the book Fresh-Air Poultry Houses by Prince T. Woods. It was written over 100 years ago before everyone moved to high tech electrical setups, but still kept in print and easy to get a copy. Of the dozen or so chicken books in my collection, those 2 are my top recommendations for chicken keepers.
I am currently using the internet to get the information I need, I have a large resource library in storage. One book that was intermental in my growth in homesteading was Backyard Barnyard.
We use the internet so much as well. I (Steph) have so many things bookmarked on my phone, and I keep saying I should at least print them. It is so great to hear from everyone on their top resources as we love to have a good library.
The Backyard Homestead and The Small Scale Poultry Flock books look like they would be interesting. I'll have to try to check them out. I seem to like having physical books versus electronic stuff for some reason (call me old school I guess), they don't need charging either.
Which book has the squash chart, as to which to plant to avoid cross polination? I just ordered Jean Martins, how to grow veggies in the north! In winter
Its the "how to save your own seeds" from Seeds of Diversity Canada seeds.ca/books/ I think they may have updated the book from the version I have to (or it looks like they have)
I love books, good books about chickens!
Books are knowledge!
I have the Backyard Homestead book and an older version of the ball canning and I love them.
Thanks for sharing.
Great selection guys! Thanks for sharing 😊
Great selection guys!!
I agree the knowledge in books is available right there, weather you have electricity or not. I started collecting homesteading books a long time ago. And it is a great idea.
Having the printed version just gives that extra security. Even when it comes to reading fiction ( when I, Steph, find the time) I still prefer to have the book in my hands.
J’aime beaucoup vous écouter, vous êtes incroyable 💗🐑
Thank you so much. Glad you are enjoying the channel.
I agree books are a great source of knowledge for homesteading. My best source was my Grandparents and uncles which taught me much.
You really cannot beat learning first hand from people who actually did this all. Of course learning never ends (or it shouldn't end). Books are good as a hard copy that (barring any major issues like fire etc.) can sit there idle until its needed and for future generations even.
We still have the church cookbooks! 😂Thank you for sharing!
So true about the seed saving!!! I need to pick up those two books
The one is tough to get, but they are both very worth it.
Dear Chris and Steph,
A very valuable programme. I like your list because the books on it have been tested by your years of experience homesteading. Thank you for taking the time to think it out and limit your list of recommended books to a manageable size.
Sincerely,
Larry Lewis
London Ontario.
We wanted to share a nice mixture that would be useful to a variety of people. There are so many great books out there... so many great ones in our library here, for that matter, that it was tough to narrow it down.
This is an awesome colab meeting new friends and learning about good books!
Exactly! Thanks so much for watching along.
I appreciate this video. It is hard to weed through all the information out there especially when you are in the learning stages. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Thank you so much! We are very glad you found it helpful.
Agree with the Harvey Ussery Small Scale Poultry book recommendation. I have both editions and they are identical except the new one has added chapters on Icelandic breed, building a mobile shelter and a few extra breeding techniques he has been developing since the initial publication. Both editions are excellent. You guys may also enjoy the book Fresh-Air Poultry Houses by Prince T. Woods. It was written over 100 years ago before everyone moved to high tech electrical setups, but still kept in print and easy to get a copy. Of the dozen or so chicken books in my collection, those 2 are my top recommendations for chicken keepers.
I am currently using the internet to get the information I need, I have a large resource library in storage. One book that was intermental in my growth in homesteading was Backyard Barnyard.
We use the internet so much as well. I (Steph) have so many things bookmarked on my phone, and I keep saying I should at least print them. It is so great to hear from everyone on their top resources as we love to have a good library.
The Backyard Homestead and The Small Scale Poultry Flock books look like they would be interesting. I'll have to try to check them out. I seem to like having physical books versus electronic stuff for some reason (call me old school I guess), they don't need charging either.
Exactly! There is so much assurance in having the hard copy innour opinions. And it is amazing how often we do reference them.
Finding time to read them! That's my problem.
Oh yes! 😆 the struggle is real!
Which book has the squash chart, as to which to plant to avoid cross polination?
I just ordered Jean Martins, how to grow veggies in the north! In winter
Its the "how to save your own seeds" from Seeds of Diversity Canada seeds.ca/books/
I think they may have updated the book from the version I have to (or it looks like they have)