The Complete Homesteader’s Bundle: Off-Grid Living & Backyard Chickens Achieve self-reliance with a practical, step-by-step plan for home systems—and a proven method for protecting and managing a productive backyard flock. Whether you’re on a suburban lot or rural acreage, this 2-book set helps you build resilience, cut costs, and enjoy fresh daily eggs with less stress. What you’ll build • A realistic off-grid roadmap (energy, water, food) you can phase in on any budget • A predator-safe coop/run and calm daily routines for healthy, reliable egg production Book 1: Off-Grid Living—Core Systems & Roadmap • Site assessment, loads/energy math, solar sizing, battery basics, and backup options • Water: rain capture, wells, filtration, storage, greywater basics, emergency reserves • Food: garden planning, soil health, season extension, pantry and cold-storage basics • Waste & sanitation: composting, low-water solutions, safe handling and odor control • Comfort & resilience: passive heating/cooling, redundancy, maintenance schedules • Budgeting and phased timelines: start small, scale smart, measure results Book 2: Backyard Chickens—Predator-Proof, Productive Flocks • Security-first design: hardware cloth, buried aprons, locks/latches, ventilation, layout • Day/night routines: feed/water systems, cleanliness, biosecurity, quick health checks • Climate strategies: shade, airflow, winter protection, hydration, stress reduction • Seasonal checklists: brooding, molt, integration, travel coverage, record-keeping • Predator playbook: raccoon, fox, hawk, dog, weasel/mink—tactics that actually work Perfect for • Beginners who want clear steps, not guesswork • Busy households that need reliable systems and simple maintenance • Urban/suburban homesteaders navigating neighbors, HOAs, and small footprints Why this bundle • Two complete guides that connect: home systems support flock health—and vice versa • Field-tested checklists, diagrams, and upgrade ideas to save time, money, and headaches Start where you are. Build independence you can measure—and a steady basket of eggs you can count on.