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Wind, cold, and Texas weather convinced us it was time to protect our well system — so we built a DIY well house! But we didn't stop there. We added space for our chick brooder setup too. Here's how we built our 12'x12' shed, framed the roof, added tin siding, and made it ready for both well protection and spring chicks!
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Spring is in full swing at Sandy Patch Ranch! This month, we're hatching chicks, letting the sheep enjoy fresh green pasture, sharing an update on our LGD pup Martini, and giving you a look at some of the exciting work going on behind the scenes.
We're excited to announce the launch of our Resource Page! Find free homestead printables, chicken care guides, Bible studies, and trusted product recommendations — all in one easy place.
Easter on the homestead is more than pastel eggs and blooming wildflowers — it's a sacred reminder of renewal, grace, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Join us as we reflect on the resurrection and how daily farm life mirrors the loving care of our Good Shepherd.
We built a new DIY sheep shelter at Sandy Patch Ranch! Come see how we transformed a 50'x50' pen into a safe, weatherproof space for our ewes — with step-by-step updates, family teamwork, and a few surprises along the way.
Chickens are hands-down the easiest and most rewarding livestock for any homestead. In this post, we walk you through our welded pipe chicken pen design, how we adapted it for West Texas predators and weather, and the feeders and waterers that have made life easier for us — and better for our birds.
Spring has arrived at Sandy Patch Ranch, bringing windstorms, new life, and exciting changes! We've been busy planting fruit trees, hatching our first batch of chicks, and reinforcing our chicken pen against the elements.
Thinking about raising chickens? Whether you're after farm-fresh eggs, natural pest control, or just the joy of backyard birds — starting your own flock is easier than you think. Here's our beginner's guide.
Homesteading isn't always Instagram-worthy. Chickens will escape. Crops will fail. Weather won't cooperate. But through the struggles, there's a deep sense of fulfillment — and if God put it on your heart, He'll give you the strength.
This month has been challenging and full of blessings. We welcomed a new lamb, Spark, after the loss of her mother Candle. Our hens are finally laying again, and we're looking forward to hatching new chicks soon.
Always wondering what you can give your chickens? Check out our Table Scrap Guide — a free printable list of what's safe, what's not, and what's a treat.
Follow our journey from college sweethearts to homesteading in West Texas. Learn how we turned our dream of building a ranch into reality — raising chickens, ewes, and more while embracing the challenges and blessings of ranch life.
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