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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own…
So, Can Chickens Get Fleas, Mites or Lice?
Chickens are thought to be hardy and easy to care for, and much of the…
Polish Chicken Breed Review: Is It for You?
Most domestic breeds of chickens, even the older heritage ones, were typically bred for a…
Vegetarian-fed Chickens: Good Idea or Not?
Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will…
Can Chickens Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
There is hardly anything better than a perfectly ripe piece of fruit, and among all…
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
Homesteading
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
32 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who…
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…
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners keep their herds fed on a typical diet of hay, grass and…
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…