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Not The Farmers Wife

Hosted by: CJ Steedman

CJ is Not The Farmers Wife! She's the farmer. She's also a mum and partner. CJ discusses topics like homesteading and farming from the female perspective. She particularly like talking about her chickens, goats,...

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Episode 89 - Off Grid Water

Podcast Show Notes: Off-Grid Water Systems   Introduction to Off-Grid Water Systems - Overview of off-grid water systems for homesteads or small farms - Importance of sustainable water management for...
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Episode 88 - Hospital Food

Hospital Food  Is it making you sick. While many hospitals are beginning to recognise the importance of providing nutritious food to support patient recovery, the transition away from processed options like bread and...
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Episode 87 - Farmers Vs Supermarkets

Farmers vs Supermarkets  Why You Should Shop Direct   The relationship between farmers and supermarkets is often unbalanced, with large retail chains exerting immense pressure on farmers to lower their prices. While...
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Episode 86 - Self-Sufficiency

G'day everyone and welcome to another episode of Not The Farmer's Wife, Episode 86 this week. And we're talking all about self-sufficiency and we're also trialing something new. I've got the handy helper here with me....
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Episode 85 - Beginner Homesteading

Beginner Homesteading: How to Start Your Journey   Easy First Steps for Beginner Homesteaders   Start Small and Simple   Begin with small projects that fit your current lifestyle, such as growing herbs, composting...
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Episode 84 - Buying Rural Land

Buying Rural Land If you’re dreaming of a self-sustainable lifestyle and planning to buy rural land for a homestead or small farm, you’re not alone. First-time rural buyers often feel excited yet overwhelmed by the...
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Episode 83 - Livestock Guardian Dogs

Introduction  Episode 83 Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) play a crucial role on small farms and homesteads by protecting valuable livestock from predators. In this episode, we’ll break down the essentials of LGDs for...
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Episode 82 - Milking Goats for Homesteaders

Milking Goats for Homesteaders  Earlier episode - Why Drink Raw Milk https://www.mojohomestead.net/podcasts/not-the-farmers-wife-2/episodes/2148160617   Introduction     - Brief welcome and introduction of the...
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Episode 81 - Goat Breeds for Homesteaders

Goat Breeds for Homesteaders  Introduction - Why Goats?     - Goats are versatile animals that can provide meat, milk, and fibre.   - They are relatively low-maintenance and adaptable, making them a popular choice for...
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Episode 80 - The Doe Code

The Doe Code Episode 80   "The Doe Code" is a lighthearted and humorous interpretation of the behaviours exhibited by goats, particularly mother goats, as they approach labour and delivery. Although it's not an...
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Episode 79 - Meat Birds

Meat Birds Kill Cones - https://amzn.to/4fUYt9N Butchers Aprons that we use - https://amzn.to/3SXujZp Rubber Fingers for Plucker - https://amzn.to/4cwIwnk Butcher Knife that we use - https://amzn.to/46VIFzd  Raising...
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Episode 78 - Holidaying with Chickens

Holidaying with Chickens If you’re a chicken owner planning to go away for a weekend, you need to ensure your chickens are well-cared for during your absence. Here’s a complete list of...
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