Running out of ways to spark lively conversations in your homesteading community? Would You Rather questions are a playful, low-pressure way to get members sharing ideas and stories. This template library gives you dozens of creative prompts designed just for homesteaders.
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Would You Rather prompts are powerful because they present intriguing choices that encourage members to imagine, compare, and share preferences. The playful nature of these questions lowers the barrier to participation, making it easy for even shy members to join in. Plus, discussing their reasoning helps members reveal personal experiences, tips, and dreams, deepening community bonds.
This content type works especially well for homesteading communities, where members are often passionate about self-sufficiency, nature, and DIY projects. The hypothetical scenarios spark friendly debates, inspire new ideas, and highlight the diversity of approaches in homesteading. Over time, these discussions build trust and camaraderie among members.
Would you rather build a log cabin from scratch or renovate an old farmhouse? Share why!
💡 Example: "I would rather renovate an old farmhouse because I love preserving history!"
Would you rather keep goats or chickens as your first homestead animals?
💡 Example: "Chickens seem easier to start with for me."
Would you rather grow all your own vegetables or raise all your own meat?
💡 Example: "I would love to grow all my veggies for more variety."
Would you rather preserve food by canning or dehydrating? Which is your go-to?
💡 Example: "Canning is my favorite, especially for jams."
Would you rather live totally off-grid or have some modern comforts on your homestead?
💡 Example: "Some comforts, like internet, are a must for me."
Would you rather barter with neighbors or sell your products at market?
💡 Example: "Bartering sounds more community-oriented."
Would you rather have a thriving orchard or a productive greenhouse? Why?
💡 Example: "A greenhouse extends my growing season, so I pick that."
Would you rather milk a cow every morning or collect honey from beehives?
💡 Example: "Honey collecting sounds sweet and less daily work."
Would you rather cook on a wood stove or a solar oven for a year?
💡 Example: "Wood stove for those cozy winter days!"
Would you rather face a summer drought or a cold snap in winter?
💡 Example: "Winter cold snap is tough, but water shortages scare me more."
Would you rather raise alpacas or sheep for fiber? Which would you choose?
💡 Example: "Sheep for wool and cheese!"
Would you rather make your own soap or your own cheese?
💡 Example: "Cheese making sounds tastier to me."
Would you rather plant heirloom seeds or try the latest hybrid varieties?
💡 Example: "Heirloom seeds for the flavor and history."
Would you rather raise rabbits for meat or quail for eggs?
💡 Example: "Quail eggs are a delicacy, so I pick quail."
Would you rather build a root cellar or a rain catchment system first?
💡 Example: "Root cellar for winter veggies!"
Would you rather have unlimited eggs or unlimited fresh milk on your homestead?
💡 Example: "Unlimited eggs for baking and breakfast."
Would you rather live on a forested property or an open prairie?
💡 Example: "Forested land for privacy and firewood."
Would you rather grow all your own herbs or all your own berries?
💡 Example: "I use herbs every day, so herbs."
Would you rather raise ducks or turkeys if you had to choose one?
💡 Example: "Ducks for the eggs and personality!"
Would you rather have a bumper crop of tomatoes or cucumbers this year?
💡 Example: "Tomatoes for all the sauces and salsa."
Would you rather use a composting toilet or a greywater system?
💡 Example: "Greywater system is less intimidating for me."
Would you rather grow mushrooms indoors or forage for wild ones?
💡 Example: "Foraging adds adventure to my walks."
Would you rather hand-make all your bread or all your soap for a year?
💡 Example: "Bread making is more fun for my family."
Would you rather have a wind turbine or solar panels as your main energy source?
💡 Example: "Solar panels are easier to maintain here."
Would you rather raise bees for honey or worms for compost?
💡 Example: "Bees, for the pollination and sweet rewards."
Would you rather heat your home with wood or with passive solar design?
💡 Example: "Wood heat is cozy and traditional for me."
Would you rather learn blacksmithing or herbal medicine as a new skill?
💡 Example: "Herbal medicine for health and natural remedies."
Would you rather harvest rainwater or dig your own well?
💡 Example: "Rainwater is more eco-friendly in my area."
Would you rather have a year with no power outages or no pest problems?
💡 Example: "No pest problems would save my veggies!"
Would you rather homestead in the mountains or by a lake?
💡 Example: "By a lake for the water and views."
Would you rather raise heritage breeds or high-production animals?
💡 Example: "Heritage breeds for their hardiness."
Would you rather host a homestead potluck or a skill-sharing workshop?
💡 Example: "Potluck for the food and stories!"
Would you rather bake using a traditional clay oven or a modern electric oven?
💡 Example: "Clay oven for the unique flavor."
Would you rather teach kids about gardening or animal care first?
💡 Example: "Gardening is safer and more hands-on for young kids."
Would you rather manage a large garden solo or a small one with friends?
💡 Example: "Small garden with friends for the teamwork."
Would you rather be snowed in for a week or have to go without water for two days?
💡 Example: "Snowed in, as long as I have supplies!"
Would you rather build your own tools or buy quality secondhand ones?
💡 Example: "Secondhand tools save me time and money."
Would you rather grow flowers for pollinators or vegetables for food?
💡 Example: "Flowers bring bees and beauty to my garden."
Would you rather raise pigs for meat or goats for milk?
💡 Example: "Goats for milk are more sustainable for me."
Would you rather use only hand tools or only power tools for a year?
💡 Example: "Hand tools let me slow down and learn skills."
Would you rather live with no phone or no car on your homestead?
💡 Example: "No car would be tough, but I could manage."
Pick a Would You Rather template from the list and post it as a standalone question or conversation starter. Add a short intro or emoji for extra personality. Encourage members to not only vote but also explain their choice. Consider featuring popular answers in a weekly roundup or using them to inspire future content. Rotate between lighthearted and practical questions to keep things fresh.
Would You Rather questions work across all platforms. For forums and Facebook, use images or emojis to boost visibility. On Instagram or TikTok, pair the question with a visual or poll sticker. In chat apps like Discord, use threads or pins to keep active discussions easy to find.
Once or twice a week is ideal for steady engagement. Too many can feel repetitive, so mix with other post types.
Tag a few regulars for their input, share your own answer first, and ask members to explain their reasoning.
Yes, they are designed to be accessible and welcoming for all experience levels in homesteading.
Absolutely. Feel free to adjust wording or add your own flair to match your community's voice.
Healthy discussion is great, but monitor for respect and step in if things get heated or off-topic.
Yes, Would You Rather prompts are effective in both settings and can help build trust even in private spaces.
Track comments, reactions, and new member participation on each post to gauge engagement over time.