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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
When it comes to vegetables, broccoli is a powerhouse that can’t be ignored. It’s also…
Can Chickens Eat Pickles? Is it Safe?
Chickens can eat all sorts of veggies, including many that we humans eat. And while…
Training Chickens to Come When Called (and More)
My free-range flock was at it again. They left the cozy acreage of our farm,…
Can You Leave Chickens Alone for a Week?
If you own any kind of livestock you already know that your animals are largely…
So, Why are My Chickens Eating Their Own Eggs?
It’s a question that has puzzled chicken owners for years: why do chickens eat their…
Top 10 Natural Magnesium Food Sources for Chickens
Magnesium is really important for the overall health and well-being of your chickens. Magnesium is…
Homesteading
51 Foods and Recipes You Can Make in Your Dehydrator
For room temperature food preservation, dehydration is one of my favorite methods. Dehydrated foods are…
Top 10 Homesteading Side Hustles (Each Can Bring $500/Month!)
For so many homesteaders, part of the dream of homesteading is making a living off…
11 Places to Find 100% Free Homesteading Supplies
Despite the appeal and promise of a simple life, homesteading can be expensive. Sometimes it…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
How Cold Should a Root Cellar Be? What Temperature?
How could should a root cellar be – and how can this simple building help…
10 Things Your Kids Will Learn From Homesteading
Homesteading is an idyllic lifestyle. While its days are filled with seemingly never ending lists…
Goats
So, How Much Hay Can (Or Should) a Goat Eat?
Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…