June Homesteading To-Do List
If you are overwhelmed by all that needs to be done this time of year, then this Homesteading June to-do list will help you get back on track. Get tips on what to focus on both inside your home, out in the garden, with your livestock and more.
Homesteading tips and lists that help you to break things down into an actionable plan you can stick with.
June is one of my favorite months on the homestead. The weather is just about perfect, the garden is starting to take off, the grass in the pasture gets greener each day, and the animals are jumping around and playing.
June is also a busy month.
There are so many things that need to be done that it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Homesteading is a lot of work no matter what time of year it is, and being efficient helps to keep us from burning out.
Use this monthly list as a way to get your focus where it makes the most sense. To give attention to the different areas of your setup and decide what the best projects are for this month to work on.
Homestead Tasks for June
June is still a very wet season in our area. That means we are still dealing with mud in the garden, the coop, the barn, and even inside the home. Luckily, by the end of the month, things should be dried out, which is good news for us and our livestock.
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This list is broken down into the key areas of a typical homestead. Jump around to the areas that pertain to you and customize a list that makes sense.
June Garden to-do list
Where we live, gardens are planted from the end of May to the beginning of June. This means most of our time is spent outdoors getting things planted, whether in the ground or containers. Put your garden at the top of your to-do list to ensure you are on track.
#1. Get everything planted
Be sure to get everything planted, referring to the timeline for where you live. If you live in a cold area, you will want to have protection ready for nights when the temperatures dip.
Add supports or trellises to plants that will need them as they grow.
- Tomatoes
- Peppers
- Peas
- Beans
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#2. Mulch
Ad mulch between rows to keep weeds to a minimum, using healthy materials such as cut grass, wet newspaper, or straw. Mulch your vegetable garden will also keep your plants healthier and the soil from drying out.
#3. Compost
Turn the contents of your backyard garden compost pile to add oxygen to the layers and promote the the growth of beneficial organisms.
#4. Protect Plants
Put bird netting over blueberry bushes to protect fruits, add a fence around your garden to keep rabbits and deer out, and use floating row covers to keep insects off of susceptible plants.
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June Livestock To-Do List
Mud can affect the health of your animals, and by being vigilant with their health, you can keep most issues from getting out of hand.
#1. Control Mud
Rotate your livestock on pasture to allow the ground to heal and dry up. If you have muddy areas near the barn, a layer of gravel or a few patio stones might help.
#2. Hay
Make hay if you are able being sure to store it properly. If not, make plans to purchase the hay you need for the colder months. Be sure to invest in quality hay looking for second cut if possible.
Set up an area in your barn for storing hay. The trick is to ensure you have adequate airflow. We like to use wood pallets to stack bales and find this works well, keeping the bottom layer from getting wet, which can turn to mold.
#3. Health Checks
I am a big proponent of investing in the health of our livestock. Even though it is an investment, I feel it is still cheaper than treating animals that continuously get sick. Routine health checks will help you to catch sickness or injury early on.
#4. Vet Visit
If you have a large animal vet, you may want to invest in an annual house call to provide upkeep care for all your animals. We do this every year and it has been very helpful in the health of all our animals.
A few things they can do for you are:
- Vaccinate
- Do blood work
- Trim hooves
- Test for worms
- Answer an health concerns
- Dehorn goat kids
#5. Tag
June is a good time to put tags or tattoo any new livestock or babies that have been born this spring. Be sure to update records and journals as you do.
#6. Fence Check
Walk the fence line to look for any issues that need to be fixed. While you are out, check your pastures for any fallen trees or branches, as well as any other areas that need attention.
June Chicken To-Do List
I like to do a separate list for this area as quite a few homesteaders only raise chickens.
#1. Deal With Mud
Add mulch or other materials to your chicken run to help give your hens a dry area. You can also put a few roosts in the run that your chickens can perch on.
If your run needs more time to dry, you may want to do a temporary run for your flock. This is a great way to give wet areas a chance to rest and dry up more quickly.
#2. Coop Cleaning
If you haven’t done so yet do a full clean-out of your coop. If you already did your spring clean out, then spot-clean the key areas to keep the coop from getting out of hand.
How to Spot Clean a Coop
- Remove and clean all scrape boards.
- Scrap the roost and any manure on the walls.
- Remove any soiled bedding.
- Add a fresh layer of bedding if needed.
- Remove and replace bedding in nesting boxes.
#3. Dust Baths
Clean out any dust baths you have and add in fresh materials. If you do not have any dust baths, you can make an area in the run by turning over some soil with a shovel. Use the shovel to break up any clumps of dirt, making it fine. The chickens will use that fine soil to clean their feathers.
You can also make a DIY Dust Bath Area and add it to your coop area.
#4. Feathers
If you have chickens that routinely get out of the fenced-in area, you can clip their feathers to keep them on the ground, where it is safer.
June Barn To-Do List
The barn is a busy place on a homestead, and because of that, it needs our attention every month to ensure it is in good shape.
#1. Spot Clean
Each month do a quick clean of the livestock areas removing any cobwebs, cleaning around window frames, removing soiled bedding, and washing out feed and water bowls.
#2. Fans
With hot weather fast approaching, June is a good time to set up fans so they are ready to go. Fans help keep animals cool and the air fresher inside the barn.
#3. Building Check
Do a check of gutters and drainage of your outbuildings and make any updates or repairs that are needed.
#4. Tools and Equipment
Check any fluids or oil in equipment and make any repairs. Do an inventory of your tools and supplies and make a list of what is needed. Yard sales are a great place to find things at a huge discount.
#5. Feed Room
Clean and organize your feed room. Make any updates that are needed for this area to be more streamlined.
Homestead June to-do list
Thinking and planning for the future of your layout is something you will want to revisit each month.
#1. Projects
Look over your project list for June and make a plan that will help you to make progress. If you are struggling to make a project list, you can get my easy approach to Planning Projects on the Homestead.
#2. Planning
If you have a fall gardening, start your to-do list now for what you will need to have done and when to stay on track with those plants.
If you grow a fall garden you can plant seeds now for broccoli and cabbage or make a planting timeline if your season is later.
#3. Breeding
Now is a good time to plan out your breeding plan so you can make a schedule that you can follow when the time comes.
Having a list and a plan is a helpful way to stay on top of tasks and projects. Use this June Homesteading To-Do List to help you customize one of your own. Be sure to add it to your Homestead Binder so you can refer to it each time the month of June rolls around.
