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Chickens Articles
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) For Chickens and When To Use It
If you’re a chicken owner, you may have heard of diatomaceous earth or DE. This…
7 Chicken Breeds That Have… 5 Toes!
If you’ve spent any amount of time around chickens, you are probably already familiar with…
Can Chickens Eat Quince? Is it Safe?
If you’ve taken it upon yourself to give your chickens a complete and varied diet…
Can Chickens Really Fly?
There is a lot of debate surrounding whether or not chickens can actually fly. Some…
13 Fancy Yellow Chicken Breeds
One of the most challenging things about owning chickens is simply restraining yourself from getting…
Can Chickens Actually Swim? We Set Things Straight
Somewhat surprisingly, there seems to be an awful lot of controversy raging on the internet…
Homesteading
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
30 Ways to Reuse Your Eggshells Instead Of Just Composting
The next time you have eggshells to throw out after your morning scramble or Benedict,…
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
Hmm, Why Does My Pantry Smell Bad? 5 Reasons Why
We’ve all been there before. You go to your pantry to pull out some needed…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Avocado? Is it Safe?
Goats, or at least domestic goats, can eat a surprisingly varied diet. Some owners even…
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…