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Chickens Articles
The 13 Best Natural Calcium Sources for Chickens
I think everyone understands that every living thing can benefit from optimum nutrition, and the…
Here’s What to Do If Skunks are Eating Your Chickens
You might have heard it said before that everything likes the taste of chicken. And…
Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own…
From Bantams to Giants: How Tall Are Chickens?
Chickens have a reputation as being the smallest of the common poultry species kept around…
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…
Top 10 Natural Magnesium Food Sources for Chickens
Magnesium is really important for the overall health and well-being of your chickens. Magnesium is…
Homesteading
How To Hold a Clothing Swap
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes…
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…
20 Homemade Mouse Poison Recipes That Work
Oh, mice. They sure are cute. At least when they are scampering around out in…
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….
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…
10 Things I Really Wish I Had When I Started to Homestead
Looking back on my own homesteading journey, I’ve got nothing but happy feelings for the…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…