The following are products that either I use personally on the farm and highly recommend, or that others have recommended to me. These are listed by category below:
General
I’ve found Vittles Vaults® to be the best for storing food and grain. Rodent-proof and air-tight, these keep your animals’ feeds fresh and dry. They come in sizes from 10-60 pound capacities; some are stackable.Check Out and Purchase Your Vittles Vault® Here
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If you’ve tried everything and still have a rodent infestation, don’t use poisons or painful snap traps. Owltra® electronic traps are humane, easy to empty, and run on batteries so no tripping hazard.Check Out and Purchase Your Owltra®Traps Here
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If you’re a small woman like myself, you’ve found that most tools are sized for men or children. Luckily manufacturers are finally seeing this untapped market. The green shovel on the right is an example, it’s 42″ which is just perfect for me. If you’re in my shoes, take a look and see if it’s right for you too!
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If you’re tired of battling with carburetors, priming buttons, gas mixtures, and pulling your shoulder out trying to start a gas lawnmower, this battery-run electric mower might be the answer for you. It is for me!
EGO has some awesome mowers that mow about an acre on a charge, and recharge in under an hour. Its handle is fully adjustable for tall men like my husband, and short women like me. I endorse this product 1000%
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For safety and security, whether you’re on- or off-grid, nothing beats reliable solar-rechargeable lighting. Check out these flashlights and yard lights to brighten your night!
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In the ice and snow, wheels don’t work. Muck carts, wheelbarrows, etc. are useless and get bogged down. Instead, an ice fishing sled is the answer! It carries lots of weight and pulls easily. This is one I use, and it’s fantastic!
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Sometimes the ice fishing sled is too big and bulky for what you want to move, especially on hills. For those cases I use a muck bucket – it’s perfect for carrying things like gallon jugs of water, hay, etc.
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I use these products in the winter to keep my motors running. Fuel conditioners are imperative because all fuel contains minute amounts of water which can freeze in fuel lines and keep your engines from running. Make sure you use the proper additive for your fuel type (gasoline or diesel).
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If you have feral or outdoor cats, this little house will provide excellent shelter. It’s warm, dry, and sturdy, and also features a back-door exit in case a predator should intrude.
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01/28/2026 09:02 pm GMT
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Cats and Other Pets
Petmate
Looking for supplies for your cats and other pets? Petmate has a huge assortment of toys, dishes, litterboxes, leashes and other essentials. Click on the banner above to go shopping!
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Nextrition Pet
All-natural, gut-healthy, premium cold-pressed dog food. Click on the banner above to go shopping!
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Zeal Pet
Pure, wholesome, natural nutrition that cats and dogs love. Click on the banner above to go shopping!
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Goats
Male goats, especially dwarf breeds, wethers, and show goats, are prone to urinary crystals. These can form into urinary calculi (stones) which can block the urethra and lead to a fatal condition. You can read the article here. Ammonium chloride mixed with water and molasses and syringed into your goat once a day for five days per month is the first-line defense to help prevent and/or alleviate this condition. You can get these supplies using the buttons below.
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Poultry
Nest pads provide important cushioning for eggs and keep them cleaner. I prefer plastic or plastic/astroturf ones, but others like the woven aspen as they are compostable. I suggest you try different ones until you find the ones that meet your needs and preferences the best.
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Newsletters
Some of these newsletters are related to marketing and some are geared to support some all-too-common problems with older folks. Please feel free to check them out!
Curious about marketing but don’t want to read some hyped-up promotions from people who aren’t really marketing experts, but just think they are? EG Orren is a marketer who promotes marketing yourself as yourself, no pomp and circumstance. She gives great insight with tips you can really use to promote your business. Click on any (or all!) of these sample issues to learn real marketing and subscribe for more tips:
More people are taking their elderly parent(s) into their homes, as they can no longer live by themselves, but perhaps aren’t ready or able to go to assisted living or other housing situations. There are many challenges on both sides, where in essence the child becomes the parent.
Click here for a newsletter that can help you navigate this new and challenging terrain.
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Are you, or someone you know, dealing with a loved one with dementia? Being a caregiver can be hard, but knowledge and support give you the power to get through it. These two newsletters can give you that support.
Click here for a newsletter geared towards men who are now caregivers.
Click here for a newsletter for both women and men.
