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Chickens Articles
18 Ingredients To Add to a Chicken Dust Bath (and 3 Not To)
When I was a kid, we had a small farm with various animals – including…
How Long Will a Chicken Last Without Food?
Every chicken owner knows that their birds eat more or less constantly when they are…
Salmon Faverolles Chicken Breed – What You Need To Know
One of the best things about keeping chickens is seeing all the different breeds that…
Why Should You Not Help a Chick Hatch
It’s a heartwarming scene: a baby chick, all alone in the world, pits its tiny…
Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own…
Can Chickens Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Kale is one of those vegetables that is highly divisive despite how nutritious it is….
Homesteading
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
16 Ways to Protect your Homestead from the Bad Guys
Life is full of surprises and not all those surprises are of the pleasant sort….
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…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
If you haven’t spent much time around goats, you probably think they eat absolutely anything…
Can Goats Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
Believe it or not, in the wild goats don’t get too much fruit. The occasional…
Can Goats Eat Bananas? Is It Safe?
Goats need a lot of grass, leaves, branches, and bark to keep their digestive systems…