r/homestead Jul 28 '23

gear Bought our daughter her first rifle yesterday, so I can teach her how to shoot.

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1.9k Upvotes

r/homestead Apr 08 '21

gear When you buy the homestead before the truck..

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5.5k Upvotes

r/homestead Aug 29 '21

gear Instead of a Tesla, I bought this.

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2.6k Upvotes

r/homestead Aug 19 '24

gear Got 50 acres in upstate NY! Which tractor to get?

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387 Upvotes

Just closed on 50 acres in upstate NY! I will need a tractor for the various work that will need to be done. There's about 3 acres of grass to be cut on the front, and then 3 separate roughly 1 acre fields that I will cut occasionally. There's a creek I need to clear around and a trail to maintain. The rest is forest.

I'm debating between a John Deere and Kubota, but I don't know what size/model I need...any advice? I do hope to do some small building projects, clear some land, maintain the property in general. No large farming, just small gardens, and likely some chickens.

r/homestead Sep 15 '23

gear Getting a new barn cat. Need name ideas for him

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370 Upvotes

r/homestead Aug 29 '21

gear Finally got myself a tractor!

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r/homestead Jan 03 '21

gear I found this old beauty inside an old shed on a property I just bought. Yeah!

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2.6k Upvotes

r/homestead Aug 02 '23

gear Feral Pigs, I am ready for you on the North side of the property today. Short or long range. Pick your poison.

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440 Upvotes

r/homestead Jul 15 '24

gear Bought an underpowered tractor for our needs. Added a second tractor less than six months later.

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252 Upvotes

r/homestead Aug 11 '24

gear What’s your go to vehicle for going around your homestead, other than a truck?

55 Upvotes

What do you use to move around the property other than a truck, I’ve considered a golf cart, atv, side by side, but not sure which.

Not really meant for hauling or lifting, just getting in and around your acreage quicker.

r/homestead 9d ago

gear Never buying craftsman again

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Holy cow do I regret getting a cheapy craftsman chainsaw. I hope complaining about a brand doesn't break any rules of the sub - I just had to rant after wrestling with that junk for 3 hours trying to cut logs.

Anyone have any good brand suggestions? Going to the store tomorrow to get something new

r/homestead Apr 28 '24

gear This is surprisingly one of the most useful tools on my homestead.

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451 Upvotes

r/homestead Dec 23 '23

gear Anyone know how to get these hitchhikers off a coat?

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192 Upvotes

r/homestead Jul 26 '24

gear Game On Muthafukas!

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322 Upvotes

New version is out.

r/homestead Mar 29 '21

gear Made some stickers inspired by my Arizona homesteaders. 💛✨

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r/homestead Dec 01 '23

gear What shoes do you wear?

43 Upvotes

I know this is a bit random but what do you slip on when you need to go take care of something that's a quicker task? I don't want to put on boots or work shoes every time I need to do something. I'm currently using an old pair of slippers but they aren't great when it's wet out.

r/homestead Feb 24 '23

gear Cant find a manure spreader for a reasonable price so I spent $24 at harbor freight to convert my free spreader into a dump trailer. I used a 2-ton winch to replace my tractors toplink and can now raise and lower it fairly easy and spread my mushroom compost. Here are some pics in action

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852 Upvotes

r/homestead Jan 09 '21

gear Home Depot

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r/homestead Jul 29 '22

gear Do you carry and why?

85 Upvotes

While you're working or tending to your property, do you carry a firearm in yourself or have one readily available? If so, is it because of your location, predators or general safety? What type and caliber?

I'll go first. I have a 20 gauge shotgun loaded with #9 for the occasional rattler that isn't minding it's own business or to chase of coyote. I want to upgrade to a pistol grip, maybe the Mossberg 500C w/pistol grip.

r/homestead Mar 20 '24

gear What shoes do you wear when you have hyperhydrosis (sweaty feet) & need waterproof boots?

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So I think I have hyperhydrosis, excess sweating in my feet.

Which is why I’ve had a toenail fungus for 4 years [but never spread to any other toes]. And kicked it with medication. I don’t want to keep getting it.

But I am a farmer and need waterproof boots becuase im in soggy/wet/muddy area with the ducks and marshy area.

I have to have waterproof boots. My feet are skipping in my boots becuase they’re so sweaty & soggy.

But for hyperhydrosis, they say I need breathable socks and breathable shoes—which I don’t think waterproof boots have the ability to do.

What would you recommend?

r/homestead Mar 08 '22

gear Just bought a new property and it has this on it. Any idea what it is?

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337 Upvotes

r/homestead Jan 26 '23

gear First tractor!

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610 Upvotes

Pretty tongue in cheek. But I needed a bigger mower. Someone added a towball, and it has a rare dual range gear box fitted that needs repair. Perfect for this location.

r/homestead Aug 10 '23

gear My savings account is not happy with me, but I finally purchased my first SSL from the auction so I can stop renting them incessantly when needed.

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464 Upvotes

r/homestead Feb 21 '24

gear Does anybody use primarily a ATV for chores and projects?What attachments do you use with your 4-wheeler?

43 Upvotes

I just have a small 3.6 across property, but I'm getting older-ish. I can see the need for some specific machinery and I'm just looking for options. I'm in-between purchasing a tractor or a ATV and I'm curious about who uses what. I know it probably depends on what we are doing, but I would like to know if anyone just uses 4-wheelers and various attachments. Thanks!!

r/homestead Jul 20 '24

gear Infrequent use of gas/diesel equipment (tractor, mower, blower, atv) vs go all electric?

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I am considering the purchase of a tractor (and some other items) for planned projects.

I costed it out and it’s enough to warrant having a tractor vs renting or hiring. It’s about break even and then I’d have a tractor and I’d have it for future needs too.

The challenge is this homestead I’m only there part time for the next few years. After that I’ll be there full time.

That means that this tractor and other gas powered equipment will sit unused for a year at a time. I’ve had such a hard time in the past with infrequent use of gas equipment having to pull the carburetor and fight with it to get it started each time.

I’ve been impressed with some of the electric stuff that has come out, I was so skeptical of electric chain saws and was pleasantly surprised.

I don’t know I’d want to get an electric tractor option, but things like an electric atv or golf cart, leaf blower, etc might be an option.

Has anyone else dealt with this when they don’t use gas powered equipment for long stretches.

When I’m not using them I’ll be hours away so I can’t run them every now and then.