For Home & Heaven
For Home & Heaven is a candid, faith-rooted podcast about building a meaningful life through parenting, homesteading, and entrepreneurship. Join us—Mary and Noah—as we share the raw, the funny, and the hopeful moments of raising kids, running a farm, and striving for something greater than ourselves.
For Home & Heaven
The Best (and Worst) First Animals for Your Homestead | For Home & Heaven Ep. 6
Starting a homestead? The animals you choose first can either build your confidence—or burn you out.
In this episode of For Home & Heaven, we break down which animals are beginner-friendly (and which ones might break your fences and your spirit). From chickens to pigs, goats to geese, we’re sharing real stories from our own experience so you can build your homestead wisely—and joyfully.
You’ll hear:
✅ The 3 best animals to start with
❌ The ones we wish we’d waited on
💡 Real stories (like the time Mary got chased by a goat at 38 weeks pregnant)
🙏 Encouragement for new homesteaders feeling overwhelmed
Whether you’ve got land or are just dreaming, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you start strong.
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