While ducks are relatively easy animals to raise and care for, they do still have specific needs that need to be met. Whether you are a first time duck owner, or have hatched more flocks than you can count, here are ten duck raising questions that both novices and experts often have. 1. How Many
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Homesteading is an idyllic lifestyle. While its days are filled with seemingly never ending lists of tasks, dirt, and literal sweat and tears, it’s a rewarding and sustaining way of life that has unending benefits for those who choose to live it. The family of homesteaders experiences no exception. Homesteading has remarkable benefits for family
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Compost is one of the very best things you can make for your plants, be they in your garden, beds, window boxes, pots or anything else. But creating and caring for a full-size compost bin or pile can be a pretty daunting prospect, especially if you’re just getting started or if you don’t have much
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Whatever kinds of plants you grow, and wherever you grow them, insect pests will be a constant menace. Ornamentals, herbs, fruits, and veggies can all fall victim to hordes of bugs throughout the year. There’s no shortage of products that can dispatch them, but many have downright scary ingredients that can impact the health of
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Hydrogen peroxide is something that you can reasonably expect to find in any household. It’s just one of those ubiquitous medicine cabinet items. When I was growing up, anytime I would get a little scrape, cut, or other boo-boo, my mom or grandma would whip out a little bit of gauze, the hydrogen peroxide, and
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They might not look like it because they are so small and tend to eat little tidbits, but chickens are big eaters. Like, really big eaters! Chickens need lots of calories at all stages of life in order to grow, stay healthy, and thrive. But what so many amateur keepers don’t account for is the
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Raising sheep can be a great choice for homesteaders. They don’t cost nearly as much and are much easier to raise compared to cows, and they are one of the most versatile livestock species around: they can give you meat, milk, wool, and other sources of income besides. But don’t fall victim to the idea
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One of the very best things you can do for the health of your goats, or any livestock animals really, is to let them free-range… Roaming around on the pasture will give goats exercise, entertainment, and a wider variety of natural foods to eat. It’s a great way to improve their overall physical and mental
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Having a pet around can make your life a lot better. There’s something about bonding with an animal and taking care of it that just makes your days more meaningful. Most of us are dog or cat people, but birds and exotics are popular with some folks. And then some folks want exotic birds. Big
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