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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
When you think of berries, what are some that come to mind? Blueberries and strawberries…
Are Cedar Shavings Good for Chickens as Bedding?
Chickens always need bedding in their coops. For warmth, for hygiene, nesting and more, bedding…
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….
So, Can Chickens Eat Raw Eggs?
Pretty much all chicken owners figure out quickly that their beloved chickens are highly omnivorous….
15 Chicken Diseases to Look Out for and Treat
When deciding to take on and maintain chickens, the first priority is to make sure…
Should You Keep Chickens and Turkeys Together?
If you own chickens, you already know they generally don’t get along with other birds…
Homesteading
Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Cats?
I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
14 Homesteading Calculators and Spreadsheets 100% Free to Use
Even if you aren’t living on your homestead as a business, you’ll find out quickly…
29 Dangerous Homesteading Practices
Have you ever wanted to just drop everything, and stop relying on other people and…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
Goats
71 Foods Goats Like to Eat (And 48 They Don’t)
We’ve all heard the saying that goats will eat anything. Only, it simply isn’t true….
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…
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…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
Can Goats Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
Goats typically eat a varied herbivorous diet consisting of all sorts of different plant matter,…