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Ditch The Store

🎙️ Ditch the Store Life’s too short for store-bought eggs. Tired of soaring prices and supermarket nonsense? This podcast is your cheeky, no-nonsense guide to growing food, raising animals, making homemade goods, and living frugally—whether you’re in the suburbs or on a small farm. New episodes weekly + a new Ditch the Store book every two months to help you break free, one step at a time. Let’s grow it, make it, raise it—and ditch the store.

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00:38:32

Episode 91 - Why Raise Meat Chickens?

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2024/11/24

Why You Should Start Raising Your Own Meat Chickens Today"Discussion on the benefits of raising meat chickens, including health, cost savings, and self-sufficiency. "From Egg to Plate: Why Pasture-Raised Chickens Are Worth the Effort"The difference in quality between store-bought and home-raised chicken. "5 Surprising Health Benefits of Homegrown Chicken Meat"Focus on how pasture-raised chickens contribute to better health. "Cost Breakdown: Is Raising Meat Chickens Cheaper Than Buying

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Episode 90 - The SAD Truth

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2024/11/17

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed significant changes to the U.S. food industry, including banning harmful additives, promoting sustainable farming, and overhauling nutrition guidelines. These changes align closely with homesteading values such as transparency, sustainability, and consumer health. While these reforms could support healthier food systems, their success will depend on public acceptance and successful implementation. What is SAD? The Standard American Diet (SAD) is often ironic

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00:56:42

Episode 89 - Off Grid Water

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2024/11/10

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 self-sufficiency Annual Water Usage for a Family of 4 - With conservative water use, a family of four can consume between 150,000 to 220,000 litres (40,000 to 58,000 gallons) per year, or 400 to 600 litres per day. Choosing the Right Water Source - Rainwater Tanks: Benefits of collecting rainwater from

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Episode 88 - Hospital Food

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2024/11/03

Hospital FoodIs 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 cereals can be complex. Increased advocacy for better food quality, education around nutrition, and the adoption of innovative food service practices can help facilitate this change over time. Great Podcast - https://www.rlmedicine.com/real-health-and-weight-loss-podcast-2022 Dr

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Episode 87 - Farmers Vs Supermarkets

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2024/10/27

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 this benefits the supermarkets and consumers who seek the lowest possible prices, it often comes at the expense of the farmers’ livelihoods. In this post, we explore how farmers are being squeezed by supermarkets and why supporting local farmers or shopping at farmers' markets is

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Episode 86 - Self-Sufficiency

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2024/10/22

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. Say Hello. Hello. I'm here today because it's pouring rain outside and I don't want to do any work. It's been actually really raining quite hard here at the moment, which is a good thing because we have, as you would know if you're a regular listener, we have a hundred and ten

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Episode 85 - Beginner Homesteading

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2024/10/13

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 kitchen scraps, or raising a few backyard chickens. These manageable steps will build your confidence. Understand Your "Why" Define why you want to homestead. Is it for healthier food, self-sufficiency, or a deeper connection to nature? Knowing your motivation keeps you focused and

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Episode 84 - Buying Rural Land

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2024/10/06

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 process, especially if they've never lived outside a city or suburban area before. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to consider when buying rural land, covering everything from finances to essential infrastructure and farming needs. Understanding the Financial Side of Buying

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Episode 83 - Livestock Guardian Dogs

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2024/09/29

Introduction Episode 83Livestock 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 beginners—everything from choosing the right breed to caring for your new farm guardian. Whether you're worried about foxes, hawks, or stray dogs, LGDs can be your first line of defence. What Are Livestock Guardian Dogs? LGDs are a specific group of dogs bred for centuries to

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Episode 82 - Milking Goats for Homesteaders

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2024/09/22

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 podcast. - Share a personal story or common experience of homesteading families considering goats. - Overview of the podcast: focusing on milking goats in Australia and the USA, why goats are great for small-acreage farmers, and the benefits of raw goat milk (health, sustainability, and

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Episode 81 - Goat Breeds for Homesteaders

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2024/09/15

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 homesteaders. - Overview of the three main categories of goat breeds: meat, milk, and fibre. Meat Goat Breeds - Purpose: Raised primarily for their meat, these breeds are typically hardy and efficient converters of feed into body mass. Boer (bow-uh or bor) - Pros: -

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Episode 80 - The Doe Code

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2024/09/08

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 official or scientific guide, it provides an amusing take on the quirks and unpredictabilities of goats during this time. Many goat owners believe that this secret code is passed down from nanny to doe daughter and is strictly adhered to no matter how good the relationship with their

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Episode 79 - Meat Birds

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2024/09/01

Meat BirdsKill 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 chickens as meat birds, also known as broilers, requires careful planning and attention from day-old chicks to processing. Here’s a comprehensive list of everything a homesteader needs to consider: Choosing the Right Breed - Broiler Breeds: Select a breed known for meat

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Episode 78 - Holidaying with Chickens

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2024/08/25

Holidaying with ChickensIf 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 considerations: Feeding - Automatic Feeder: Invest in an automatic feeder that can hold enough feed for the duration of your absence. Ensure it’s filled with enough feed for the weekend. - Feed Supply: Double-check the feed supply to make sure there’s more than enough to cover the time you’ll be

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Episode 77 - Raising Day Old Chicks

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2024/08/18

Raising Day Old ChicksHousing & Space Requirements - Brooder Setup: A brooder is a warm, enclosed space where the chicks will live for the first few weeks. It can be a large plastic bin, a wooden box, or a designated area within a coop. - Size: Ensure the brooder is large enough for the chicks to move around freely. Approximately 0.05 square meters (0.5 square feet) per chick to start, expanding as they grow. - Ventilation: Adequate ventilation is crucial to prevent respiratory

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Episode 76 - Chicken Feed

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2024/08/11

Chicken Feed E76 Waitlist www.mojohomestead.net/waitlist Are you interested in a meat bird course? Let me know The best diet for backyard or pasture-raised chickens should be well-balanced and nutritionally complete to ensure optimal health, egg production, and overall well-being. Here are the key components of an ideal diet: High-Quality Commercial Feed - Starter Feed: Provide a high-protein starter feed for chicks up to 6 weeks old (18-20% protein). - Grower Feed: For pullets (young hens)

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Episode 75 - Egg Truths

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2024/08/04

Egg Truth Episode 75Join the waitlistwww.mojohomestead.net/waitlist Super Size Me 2 : Holy Chickenhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7215262/ The Truth about Free-Range Eggs The terms "barn-raised," "free-range," and "pasture-raised" refer to different methods of housing and raising chickens for egg production. Here's a breakdown of each: Barn-Raised Eggs - Housing: Chickens are kept indoors in a barn or poultry house without access to the outside. - Space: They have more space than caged hens

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Episode 74 - Avian Flu

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2024/07/28

Avian Flu - Episode 74On 22 May 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) was notified of a laboratory-confirmed case of human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (clade 2.3.2.1a) by the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) of Australia. This is the first confirmed human infection caused by avian influenza A(H5N1) virus detected and reported by Australia. In 2024, Australia experienced significant challenges with avian influenza, primarily involving

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Episode 73 - Supermarket Free Living

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2024/07/21

Supermarket-free lifestyle - Episode 73Don't forget to join the waitlist www.mojohomestead.net/waitlistto get all the information about our upcoming course. Buying Direct Meat from a farmerhttps://halfacow.farm/ Growing Food Vegetable Garden: - Grow a variety of vegetables and herbs. - Use techniques like crop rotation and companion planting to maximize yield. Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes: - Plant apple, pear, peach, and other fruit trees. - Grow berry bushes such as raspberries,

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Episode 72 - Spring Livestock Planning

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2024/07/14

Episode 72 - Spring Livestock Planninghttps://www.mojohomestead.net/waitlist Shelter Maintenance: Ensure Animal Shelters are Weatherproof and Warm Building the Perfect Shelter: Essential Features for All Seasons - The basics of constructing a durable and weatherproof animal shelter, focusing on materials, design, and placement to ensure protection from the elements. - Tips for insulation and ventilation to keep shelters warm in winter and cool in summer. Winterising Your Animal Shelters:

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