The shift towards homesteading is flourishing and the roots of this movement are varied from economic to ethical. One thing that's for sure, is you don't have to go completely off-grid or full-on crunchy, to enjoy this lifestyle.
Many people start keeping chickens for the freshly laid eggs and often create a kitchen garden for hand-picked produce too. Others take it further with bigger farmyard animals and sustainable living. At the same time, the celebrity factor has influenced people to join the 'hen party' too. With Meghan and Harry, David Beckham and more part of the throng, it seems living the good life need not rule out life's luxuries.
