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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Oregano? Is it Safe?
Chickens love to nibble on all sorts of plants, and some of their very favorite…
Can Pheasants and Chickens Breed?
You might know already that there are a great many breeds of domestic chicken out…
Here’s How to Set Up a Chicken Brooder
We just brought home our final batch of meat bird chicks for the year. Now…
22 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in your Chicken Coop
When I was very little, we had chickens and, of course, chicken coops. While I…
Can Chickens Eat Acorns? Is it Safe?
If there’s one kind of food that is most commonly associated with chickens, and birds…
9 Ways to Keep Your Chickens Cool in Hot Weather
Keeping your chickens cool in extreme heat is vital to keeping them happy and healthy….
Homesteading
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…
Can You Really Fill a Hot Tub with Rainwater?
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
13 Ways to Get Quality Clothing For Cheap or Free
Do you ever find yourself looking at your closet and wishing you had more options?…
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…