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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Actually Swim? We Set Things Straight
Somewhat surprisingly, there seems to be an awful lot of controversy raging on the internet…
Can Chickens Eat Oats? Is it Safe?
If you have chickens, and especially if you let them free range for food, you…
The 15 Most Expensive Chicken Breeds You Can’t Afford
If you are deciding on a breed for your homestead, you will need to do…
Chickens Inbreeding, Line Breeding, and Outbreeding – What You Should Know
If you want to increase your flock size without having genetic challenges that have a…
Will Chickens Eat Their Own Poop?
Chickens are pretty adventurous eaters. You might even say they are a little indiscriminate. Chickens…
Hmm, Why are My Chickens Dying? (7 Reasons Why)
Most chicken owners have been through it, and if they haven’t they probably will: you…
Homesteading
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
The Best Hand Pumps for Your Well (Deep or Shallow)
The first real sign that winter hit at my house was a day like any…
146 Ways to Predict the Weather
Modern science has come so far that we can now accurately predict weather up to…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
Starting A Homestead From Scratch (With A Plan)
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is a captivating idea for many people seeking…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves…
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,…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…