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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens Eat Wild Bird Seed?
If you own chickens, you know that they can eat pretty much anything. Meats or…
Can Chickens Eat Fruit? Is it Safe?
Though your chickens can indeed get by on a diet consisting of mostly dry, hard…
Butchering A Chicken – Harvesting Meat HUMANELY
**Warning: some of the pictures may be graphic and unsuitable for some viewers, as it…
Can Chickens Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
Whatever else you might say about them, chickens are definitely some of the most varied…
40 Plants To Grow For Chicken Feed
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance….
So Why’s My Chicken Laying Small Eggs? 6 Reasons Why
Small eggs can be a frustrating mystery for backyard chicken keepers. Why is my chicken…
Homesteading
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
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….
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
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…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Can Goats Eat Peanut Butter? Is it Safe?
For the people who’ve never owned goats before, they probably think of goats as eating…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
29 Snacks and Treats To Feed Your Goats in Moderation
Ask anyone who’s owned goats and they will tell you: goats really are eating machines….