Our Biggest Beginner Homestead Fails (and the 4-Step Reset to Recover)

Are you a beginner homesteader feeling overwhelmed by garden disasters, chicken chaos, or just not knowing where to start? You’re not alone—and in today’s episode of Chickens & Farming Made Easy, I’m sharing our biggest beginner homestead fails and the 4-step reset we use to recover, so you can avoid frustration and grow your homestead with confidence.

From overambitious garden plans, seed-starting mishaps, and coop layout mistakes, to soil preparation oversights and time management challenges, we cover the real struggles every new homesteader faces. Plus, I’ll walk you through a faith-filled, actionable reset process—assess, pray, plan, and act—so your failures become stepping stones, not setbacks.

This episode is perfect for anyone searching for:

• Beginner homesteading tips

• How to recover from homestead mistakes

• Chicken care for beginners

• Garden troubleshooting and soil tips

• Faith-based homesteading guidance

• Homestead community support

🎯 Whether you’re raising your first chickens, starting a vegetable garden, or trying to create a sustainable, Christ-centered homestead, this episode will give you real-life stories, practical tips, and encouragement to keep going.

💌 Join the conversation and community:

• Share your own homestead wins and fails in our Facebook group: Lost Sheep Farm

• Follow along for quick tips and daily inspiration on Instagram & TikTok: @lostsheepfarm

• Email us for a freebie: the Beginner Homestead Fail Checklist & 4-Step Reset Worksheet at [e-mail]

Remember, friends, homesteading is a journey—and even your mistakes can point you to growth, joy, and God’s guidance. Don’t let fear of failure stop you; lean into learning, community, and faith.

– Tori Gass