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Chickens Articles
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 Zinnias? Is it Safe?
If you let your chickens free-range, you probably already noticed they have a preference for…
How To Raise Chickens For Meat On The Homestead
Raising chickens for meat, either as broilers or roaster chickens is one way to be…
Question: How Far Do Free-Range Chickens Typically Roam?
It’s a common question for those considering getting backyard chickens: how much space will my…
18 Ingredients To Add to a Chicken Dust Bath (and 3 Not To)
When I was a kid, we had a small farm with various animals – including…
What Foods That Humans Eat Can Chickens Eat as Well?
Most chickens’ owners know already that their birds seemingly eat just about anything. It is…
Homesteading
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….
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
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…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
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…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
How To Free-Range Goats the Easy Way
When it comes to taking care of our animals, one of the very best things…
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…