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Chickens Articles
8 Facts About Speckled Sussex Chickens to KnowÂ
When it comes to chickens, there’s always more to learn. Each and every breed has…
What Do You Call a Group of Chickens?
Isn’t it fun how every group of animals gets a fun name? A pack of…
So, What Color are Chickens’ Eyes?
Chickens are one of those birds that don’t get enough attention for their sheer beauty…
Can Chickens Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Kale is one of those vegetables that is highly divisive despite how nutritious it is….
Can Chickens Eat Beans? Is it Safe?
When it comes to feeding chickens, they’ll happily eat a lot more than just their…
22 Ways to Get Rid of Flies in your Chicken Coop
When I was very little, we had chickens and, of course, chicken coops. While I…
Homesteading
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
29 Dangerous Homesteading Practices
Have you ever wanted to just drop everything, and stop relying on other people and…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
So, How Much Hay Can (Or Should) a Goat Eat?
Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…
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…
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…