Sheep can eat just about anything that is plant matter, or made from plant matter. All sorts of pasturage, hay, grass, weeds, you name it; sheep eat it all. But sheep can also eat processed food that is just for them in the form of sheep feed. Sheep feed, like all other animal feeds, is …
If you’re like me, you love composting. It’s a great way to reduce and reuse your waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants in the bargain. But I’ll admit, I had to go against my initial instincts when it came to leaving insects and other crawling critters in the compost. I wanted to torch …
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When most of us think of barnyard animals and livestock that eat grass, we usually imagine cows, goats, sheep, and the like. But other animals are omnivores, meaning they can eat both plant and animal matter in their diet, and that means that they should be able to eat grass too, at least on paper. …
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock, field, or cliff side of vegetation in no time. But there are many plants that are not healthy for goats to eat. So, can goats eat arugula? The simple answer is yes, but in moderation. Arugula is rich in nutrients …
Soap is something that we use on a daily basis. It’s freely available at most supermarkets and pharmacies and generally speaking it’s safe for most people to use. So, what do we do when we’re allergic to certain ingredients present in soap? We make our own soap! With that in mind, I did a bit …
Hay is a regular fixture found on farms and homesteads alike. Used as a versatile animal feed or sometimes even as bedding, this is one thing you’ll always need more of. But, is this something that our pigs can eat? Is it safe for our pigs to eat hay? Yes, it is completely safe for …
Many third-world country inhabitants have never been required to prepare a meal without a gas or electric stove. But for centuries, people have been baking bread, preparing fish, making jerky, cooking meat, and even making pizzas without electricity. As a keen outdoors woman/hiker/climber/canoeist/horse trail rider, I have often had to do without electricity for weeks …
Chickens are one of those birds that don’t get enough attention for their sheer beauty because of their ubiquity. Just a common chicken, right? But they can look so marvelous, especially a majestic rooster with his full and iridescent plumage. What a sight! And part of what makes chickens so beautiful are those shining and …
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable things by now. At least, questionable by our standards. Tree bark, twigs, and other seemingly inedible things are all on the menu for goats, but perhaps the most nerve-racking and questionable of them all are thorns, prickles, and spines on …
There are few things cuter than the antics of goats. They love to goof around climbing trees, jumping on each other, or just hopping about playfully. But cuter still is when they find a tasty treat to eat that gets the lips wobbling. They only eat fresh food and love anything sweet and tasty. So, …
