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Chickens Articles
Chicken Tractors 101 – and Why You Need One
If you’ve been paying attention to homesteading magazines and farming websites lately, you may have…
10 Quick Facts About Lavender Orpington Chickens
When it comes to chickens, there is no shortage of breeds to choose from. Every…
Can Chickens Eat Fruit? Is it Safe?
Though your chickens can indeed get by on a diet consisting of mostly dry, hard…
Why Is My Chicken Limping? 16 Possible Causes
One thing any homesteader can appreciate is just how valuable their animals are. We do…
Chicken Poop Can Be Dangerous! Here’s How to Handle It
Every homesteader knows that a big part of taking care of animals, any animals, is…
7 Natural Ways to Deworm a Chicken
Chickens, being omnivores, eat all kinds of things, including other creatures. High up on the…
Homesteading
The Very 10 Best States for Homesteading
I know that for most of us, the idea of having a homestead of our…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
How to Homestead the Slow Way
I’ve noticed something kind of scary happening these past few years. Folks that I know,…
Making Money Raising Sheep? I Did the Math
Raising sheep can be a great choice for homesteaders. They don’t cost nearly as much…
How to Homestead While Working a Full-Time Job
So, you are interested in homesteading. It’s your dream. What does it look like? A…
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
Can Goats Eat Roses? Is it Safe?
Ask anyone who has raised goats for any length of time and they will tell…
Can Goats Eat Popcorn? Is it Safe?
Goats can eat a wide variety of foods, including quite a few foods that people…
Goat Breeding: A Primer
Most folks who get even a couple of goats tend to want more. Whether you’re…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…