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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Honey? Is it Safe?
Do you ever wonder who had the first taste of honey ever? It’s a funny…
So Why’s My Chicken Laying Small Eggs? 6 Reasons Why
Small eggs can be a frustrating mystery for backyard chicken keepers. Why is my chicken…
Will Chickens Eat Their Own Poop?
Chickens are pretty adventurous eaters. You might even say they are a little indiscriminate. Chickens…
Can Chickens Eat Radishes? Is it Safe?
Even though they can’t dig them up on their own a lot of the time,…
Can You Leave Chickens Alone for a Week?
If you own any kind of livestock you already know that your animals are largely…
Compost Bin in the Chicken Coop or Run? Yes!
Are you curious about the benefits of keeping the compost bin in the chicken coop?…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
20 Non-Electric Tools the Amish Still Use and So Should You
The Amish are well known throughout the northern reaches of America. This traditionalist fellowship of…
47 Ways to Homestead Even If You Don’t Have Any Land
If you dream of homesteading but feel like it is only ever going to be…
25 Easy Tips to Keeping Your House Clean
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
45 Chores and Activities Homesteaders Do During the Winter
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter…
Goats
The Ultimate Guide to Goats’ Winter Care
Caring for animals on the homestead only looks easy to those who have never done…
Goat Bloat: Best Remedies And Prevention
Bloating can be a major problem for ruminant animals, and it’s especially common in goats….
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
Can Goats Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
If you haven’t spent much time around goats, you probably think they eat absolutely anything…
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…