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Chickens Articles
10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are…
Can Chickens Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
In most parts of the country, gourds are thought of more as decorations or raw…
A Chicken’s Foraging Diet: What they Eat Naturally
Modern, domestic chickens that are well-kept and cared for usually enjoy highly varied diets. But…
5 Reasons to Keep Chickens and 4 Reasons Not To
We love our girls, we really do! If you are considering adding some chickens to…
Can Chickens Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
I know it isn’t totally responsible, but part of the fun of owning any animal…
What’s the Average Weight of a Chicken?
Most chickens have surprisingly little heft for their size. Most people know that birds are…
Homesteading
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Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
30 Gifts for Homesteaders Your Loved Ones Will Enjoy
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
Goats
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…
Can Goats Eat Carrots? Is It Safe?
There are few things cuter than the antics of goats. They love to goof around…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Can Goats Eat Popcorn? Is it Safe?
Goats can eat a wide variety of foods, including quite a few foods that people…
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…