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.
To engage both off-grid and urban homesteaders, alternate your Would You Rather scenarios to include options relevant to each lifestyle. For example, ask 'Would you rather install a solar power system or set up rainwater harvesting?' (off-grid) and 'Would you rather grow tomatoes on your balcony or keep backyard chickens?' (urban). Highlighting both perspectives ensures everyone feels included and sparks more diverse discussions.
Mixing up topics keeps your content fresh and appeals to the wide range of homesteading interests. Alternate between livestock scenarios (e.g., 'Would you rather raise ducks or goats for your homestead?') and food preservation dilemmas (e.g., 'Would you rather spend a weekend canning or dehydrating your harvest?'). This approach ensures you engage both animal keepers and gardeners/preservers in your community.
Homesteading communities often have strong opinions on topics like raw vs. pasteurized milk. When posting such Would You Rather scenarios, set clear guidelines for respectful discussion and remind members to share personal experiences rather than judge others. Frame questions to encourage storytelling: 'Would you rather drink raw milk from your own cow or pasteurize it first? Share your reasons!' This invites informative discussion while maintaining group harmony.
Seasonal relevance increases engagement. For example, in spring, ask 'Would you rather start your seeds indoors under grow lights or direct sow into prepared beds?' During harvest, try, 'Would you rather spend a day picking tomatoes or digging potatoes?' Tailoring questions to current homesteading chores makes content timely and relatable, prompting more members to share their preferences and tips.
Absolutely! Would You Rather posts are a fun way to start conversations about sustainability. For example, 'Would you rather use a traditional compost pile or start a vermiculture bin for your kitchen scraps?' or 'Would you rather invest in drip irrigation or use mulch to conserve water in your garden?' These scenarios let members share practical insights and innovations, deepening the group's collective knowledge.
Customize your prompts to reference terminology and scenarios familiar to those niches. In a permaculture group, ask, 'Would you rather design a swale system or install a food forest?' For heritage livestock enthusiasts, try 'Would you rather raise Silver Fox rabbits or Narragansett turkeys?' Using precise language and relevant challenges shows you understand the niche and fosters enthusiastic participation.
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