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Chickens Articles
What’s the Global Chicken Population? How Many are There?
It doesn’t take much in the way of imagination or research to learn that chickens…
New Hampshire Chickens – What You Need to Know
Originating in America in 1910, professor ‘Red’ Richardson with input from local farmers and the…
61 Things NOT To Feed Chickens for Their Own Good
Having a backyard flock of chickens is a great way to get fresh eggs. Chickens…
So, What’s the Best Ground Cover for a Chicken Run?
Chickens spend much of their time inside their run or coop, and as all owners…
7 Chicken Breeds That Have… 5 Toes!
If you’ve spent any amount of time around chickens, you are probably already familiar with…
A Chicken’s Foraging Diet: What they Eat Naturally
Modern, domestic chickens that are well-kept and cared for usually enjoy highly varied diets. But…
Homesteading
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
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….
So, How Many Peaches are in a Bushel?
You know you’re dealing with a lot of something when you’re talking about a bushel….
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
Urban Homesteading for Beginners – Achieve Your Homestead Dream
Homesteading is a journey, a process. Learning to become an urban homesteader is all about…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Avocado? Is it Safe?
Goats, or at least domestic goats, can eat a surprisingly varied diet. Some owners even…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…