It’s hard to describe the appeal of a white rabbit. Whether it’s seen as symbolic of purity, cleanliness, and innocence or it reminds you of the rabbit from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, white rabbits are still very popular. If you prefer a white one for any reason, you’re definitely in luck: the color is one …
I think most folks know by now that geese and other animals shouldn’t eat most human food. They definitely shouldn’t be eating our junk food, loaded as it is, and salt, sugar, and a bunch of other ingredients that can make them sick. There are a few snack foods out there that we can safely …
I think that most folks know enough about geese by now to understand that they primarily eat plant matter, and in domestic settings that means they eat plenty of vegetables, too. But whether they are in the wild or on the homestead, there is nothing that geese love more than leafy greens. In fact, it’s …
Even if you aren’t living on your homestead as a business, you’ll find out quickly enough just how business-like it can be. You’ll have to do lots of figuring, accounting, and calculating if you want to make informed decisions that won’t cost you a bundle in the end. Some days it can feel like you …
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Black animals are some of the most beautiful and striking around. There’s something about them that seems mysterious, strong, and undeniably appealing. Whether it is a stalwart black Labrador, an alluring Abyssinian, or some other pet, you can’t deny that they have a mystique all their own! And the same goes for our rabbits… But …
If you were going to associate one kind of food in particular with birds, what would it be? If you said seeds, you aren’t alone! All sorts of seeds are the favorite foods of many different kinds of birds, and that includes domestic ones like chickens, ducks, and, of course, geese. But geese, compared to …
Dehydrated foods have a lot of advantages. They maintain an excellent nutritional profile, they last a lot longer than they would normally, and they’re easy to prepare by reconstituting them. The only trick is, some foods just don’t dehydrate that well, especially leafy green vegetables. Everyone knows that, right? Right..? Actually, not so fast! It …
If you own animals, for any purpose, it’s nice to imagine that they’ll be with us forever. But every adult knows that that just isn’t the case… Every animal will eventually die, but some animals live a lot longer than others. Some animals can live a surprisingly long time! Although most homesteaders think that larger …
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Domestic geese tend to have things a little bit easier than their wild counterparts. Aside from living longer and benefiting from human care and attention in the form of shelter and a well-rounded diet, they get more treats and novel foods, too. Lots of owners supplement their flocks’ menus with fresh produce, and geese can …
Ducks have been domesticated for ages just like chickens have, but they are making a strong comeback in popularity these days with renewed interest in self-sufficiency. Compared to chickens, ducks are larger as a rule, and many are still very prolific layers. Ducks also tend to be a good bit healthier overall, meaning they are …
