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Chickens Articles
Chicken Roosting Bars: All You Need To Know
You’ve heard the old saying before: “his chickens came home to roost.” But have you…
Top 10 Natural Magnesium Food Sources for Chickens
Magnesium is really important for the overall health and well-being of your chickens. Magnesium is…
Sprinkling Diatomaceous Earth (DE) in the Chicken Coop – How Often
Chickens are routinely the target of infestation by mites, fleas, and other tiny, biting parasites….
What are the Most Dangerous Chicken Breeds?
Out of all the various animals that you might raise as livestock or just as…
Can Chickens Eat Marigolds? Is it Safe?
I don’t know about you, but for me, one of the greatest pleasures about owning…
Is Brooding Good or Bad for My Chickens?
If you aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of keeping chickens, you have still…
Homesteading
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
The Pecking Order Explained (Keep Your Coop Conflict-Free)
Even if you don’t own any chickens, you’ve heard the expression pecking order before. It’s…
20 Homemade Mouse Poison Recipes That Work
Oh, mice. They sure are cute. At least when they are scampering around out in…
So, How Deep Should a Root Cellar Be?
A root cellar is an essential facility for anyone planning to grow enough food to…
6 Ways to Clean Vomit Out of Carpet
It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your…
Goats
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
Can Goats Eat Avocado? Is it Safe?
Goats, or at least domestic goats, can eat a surprisingly varied diet. Some owners even…
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
10 Clever Ways to Keep Goats Cool on a Scorching Day
Just because our animals live outside, that doesn’t mean they can cope with extreme temperatures….
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…