Resources
Is the land calling to you?
Are you ready to start your own homesteading journey? We've got you covered!
Welcome to our Resource Page, where you'll find all the free printables we offer at Sandy Patch Ranch, along with the trusted products we use every day on our homestead. Whether you're just getting started or looking for ways to grow, we hope these resources bless your journey.
May God guide your steps as you build your homestead and steward the land. We pray this information helps you in every way you need!
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Free Downloads
A free guide to feeding your chickens safely — listing foods they can have regularly, occasionally, and ones to avoid. It's a handy printout you can hang right in your kitchen!
A free ebook designed to help you teach your kids where their food comes from — connecting them with the land and God's provision in a simple, age-appropriate way.
A simple, printable checklist packed with tips for predator-proofing your chicken pens. Whether you're building new or improving what you have, this will give you a strong starting point.
This brand-new Bible study explores God’s call for us to live self-sufficient, stewardly lives. It's perfect for anyone seeking a deeper connection between faith and homesteading.
Trusted Products
This page includes some of the tools, gear, and everyday items we personally use here at Sandy Patch Ranch. Everything listed has been tried and tested by our family — whether it’s setting up chicken pens, working on the property, or just making daily chores a little easier.
Note: Some of the links below are affiliate links. That means if you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our ranch and the free resources we share with you. We only recommend products we truly use and stand by!
1. Heavy Duty Vinyl Coated Steel Wire Rope
We use this vinyl-coated steel cable to secure the shade cloths over our chicken pens. It’s rust-resistant, flexible, and strong enough to hold up against West Texas winds
2. Black Shade Cloth Tarp with Grommets
These shade cloths serve as both roof and sun protection over our chicken pens. The breathable mesh keeps the area cooler while still letting in airflow, and the grommets make installation easy.
3. Automatic Chicken Waterer with Hose Connection
This chicken waterer hooks directly to a hose, so we never have to refill it by hand. It stays clean, doesn’t leak, and has been more reliable than any cup-style system we’ve tried.
4. Farm Innovators Submergible Water Heater
We use this water deicer in winter to keep our chicken waterers from freezing. It’s safe for plastic containers and doesn’t get hot enough to damage the material—just enough to keep water flowing.
5. Heavy Duty Gate Hinges for Pipe Fencing
These gate hinges are perfect for our pipe gates and welded fencing. They’re strong, easy to install, and hold up great under daily use with livestock.
