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Chickens Articles
So, Should Chickens Be Eating Cat Food?
Chickens are omnivores, and that means they eat all kinds of foods. And as most…
Why Should You Not Help a Chick Hatch
It’s a heartwarming scene: a baby chick, all alone in the world, pits its tiny…
Will Chickens Eat Watermelon?
When you’re living off the grid, it’s important to make sure that you can use…
Can Chickens Eat Moss? Is it Safe?
When you let your chickens roam where they will, it never fails that you’ll see…
Can Chickens Eat Green Peppers? Is it Safe?
If there is one thing you can count on your chickens eating it is plants…
Why Do Chickens Sneeze?
Animals can be more like people than you might think. They seem to have a…
Homesteading
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m…
The 10 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made As a Homesteader
We all have lived, and we all have learned. Some of our experiences were good;…
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….
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
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…
Goats
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
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 Squash? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners keep their herds fed on a typical diet of hay, grass and…