Raising chickens in Las Vegas might sound a little crazy when summer temperatures can climb well above 100 degrees, but backyard chickens can absolutely be part of a Las Vegas homestead. At Semper Fi Homestead, chickens are an important part of what we do. They provide fresh eggs, help us teach others about where their food comes from, and give our veterans, youth, and community an opportunity to learn hands on homesteading skills. But raising chickens in the Mojave Desert co

When most people think of Las Vegas, they think of casinos, hotels, and the Strip. They probably do not picture cattle, chickens, garden beds, and a working homestead right in the middle of the desert. But here we are. At Semper Fi Homestead, we are raising cattle in Las Vegas on our small urban homestead. Our little herd includes Johnny Cash, our HighPark steer, and Holy, our Dexter heifer who we hope will eventually become our family milk cow. Raising cattle in the Las Vega