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Chickens Articles
Caring for Your Chickens in the Winter
Chickens are a rather low maintenance animal, in my opinion. Caring for them in the…
24 Simple Ways to Save Money on Chicken Feed
If you are raising chickens for meat or eggs, you might wonder if it is…
Clipping Chicken Wings – How And Why You Should
Having a backyard flock of chickens means you get fresh eggs. They require little care;…
Can Chickens Eat Corn Husks? Is it Safe?
Chickens have a reputation for being very enthusiastic, borderline adventurous eaters. Once they find a…
Egg Shell Color-What’s The Difference?
Do you know the difference in your eggs? Do you know what the difference in eggshell…
Can Chickens Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Every chicken owner knows that their birds will eat just about everything, and that includes…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Cats?
I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in…
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…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
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 Cucumbers? Is It Safe?
Goats need different vitamins, minerals, grasses, leaves, grains, fruit, and vegetables to grow and be…