Bren’s Favorite Beekeeping Gloves

Favorite Beekeeping Gloves

Last Updated: October 5, 2023

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I really like so much about these gloves. First, I’m so grateful that this company makes gloves in size small. As a woman beekeeper, it seems that so many beekeeping companies only make clothing items in men’s sizes, which many times means Medium and up. It’s nice to have gloves that fit! And, this company also caters to the very large handed individuals, as well!

Second, the quality is great. I like a leather glove, but often they are stiff. This leather is soft and will not require a break in period. The backs of the gloves have a really cool logo and a mesh over a thick grid padding. I really like the cuff detail. It is elastic and has an adjustable cuff closure using hook and loop (Velcro). The cuff stays close to my wrist and prevents bees from “sneaking” inside. The gloves are very comfortable to wear.

I use the gloves when moving hives or working with aggressive hives. These gloves are a definite improvement over the canvas gloves I used to have. – Bren

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Chicken Leg Bands

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Chicken Leg Bands

Last Updated: September 27, 2023

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Chicken leg bands are a great aid for any homesteader who keeps chickens. These small, plastic rings are used to identify individual or groups of birds, making it easy to track their age, health, and production.

We use chicken leg bands at our homestead as a reliable and convenient way to keep track of the birds. The bands are made of plastic, which makes them durable and long-lasting. They are also reusable, so we don’t have to keep buying new ones every year.

Our main reason for using chicken leg bands is that they allow us to easily establish the age of the birds. This is important for managing our flock, as it allows us to determine which birds are at the optimal age for egg laying and which birds are older. Removing older birds is necessary for the proper care and management of our flock.

The chicken leg bands have been safe for the birds. They are flexible and don’t appear to constrict or cause any discomfort to the birds’ legs. They are easy to put on and take off.

These are recommended for anyone keeping chickens at their homestead.

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Fortiflex Bucket

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Fortiflex Buckets

Last Updated: September 12, 2023

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A PM Homestead pick: Fortiflex Bucket

We use these buckets for water for our goats and other animals at the homestead. They are a rugged bucket, BPA free, and made in USA, The Fortiflex buckets are very durable and built to last. We have many that are a least a decade old and are still in use. They do not crack if frozen. The best part is the handle which is a thick metal that is affixed with metal to the bucket rim. I have never had a handle break on me while using these buckets.

We regularly wash the buckets with a dish soap and nylon brush to keep them clean. Over time you will see minor scratches, but it does not affect the functionality. The only time we take them out of circulation is if the handle becomes so bent that it no longer will lie flat. This problem is normally caused by an unruly goat.

When we do remove a bucket from animal use, we remove the handle and use it for storing items like fence staples, insulators, or other items we need to keep organized at the homestead barn.

Here’s the thing. Caring for your livestock is a daily commitment. You don’t want to be replacing items that you need daily. Fortiflex buckets are extremely rugged and have lasted many, many years for us. – Bren

Other products or information you may be interested in:

Livestock and Poultry Items

Bren’s Favorite Beekeeping Gloves

Favorite Beekeeping Gloves

Carhartt Bib
Overalls

Honeybee Swarm
Capture with Josh

Gifts for
Homesteaders

Chicken Leg Bands

Chicken Leg Bands

Fortiflex Bucket

Fortiflex Buckets

Mini Feeder
Bucket

Barnyard in your
Backyard

Bottle Feeding
Kid Goats