Episode 147 – 12 Beginner Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid

🎧 Episode 147 – 12 Beginner Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid

Podcast: Ditch the Store with CJ from Mojo Homestead🌱 www.mojohomestead.net

Let’s be honest — when you’re starting out with homesteading, it’s easy to miss things you didn’t even know to think about. This week, CJ goes through the 12 most common beginner mistakes (yep, not 10 — she added extras she couldn’t leave out) and gives you practical tips on how to avoid each one.

From fencing fails and foxes, to burnout, budgeting and bypassing the council… this is the stuff that trips people up early. Whether you're still dreaming or already knee-deep in goat poop, this episode will save you time, money, stress — and maybe even a few chickens 🐔.

🧭 In this episode, CJ breaks it down into three groups:

1. Practical Mistakes

• Not securing animals properly (aka The Great Chicken Escape)

• Ignoring council rules and getting fined

• Underestimating water needs and running dry

• Skipping pest/disease prevention and losing stock

• Not tracking expenses or keeping records (future-you will thank you)

2. Mindset Mistakes

• Doing too much too fast (hello burnout)

• Romanticising the lifestyle (it's not all sourdough & sunshine)

• Getting stuck in research and not starting

• Comparing your journey to others on Instagram or Pinterest

3. Lifestyle Mistakes

• Not factoring in time limits (work, kids, life)

• Not including your partner/family

• Forgetting to budget for animals, fencing, feed and gear

🎯 Whether you’re a total newbie or feeling a bit overwhelmed, this episode is your permission slip to slow down and simplify.

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