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Chickens Articles
12 Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds for Your Homestead
One of the best things about chickens is their versatility. They can provide us with…
Do Cats Usually Attack Chickens?
Homesteaders, like everyone else, enjoy having pets – after all, they need cuddle therapy too…
What Foods That Humans Eat Can Chickens Eat as Well?
Most chickens’ owners know already that their birds seemingly eat just about anything. It is…
The Wyandotte Chicken Breed: Everything You Need to Know
I used to think a chicken was just a chicken until I decided I needed…
How to Catch a Rooster Safely
Anyone who has spent any amount of time around chickens knows they can be very…
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
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
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….
Homestead Supply List: 99 Items to Have
Homesteading and off-grid living is something that’s becoming more and more popular with new people…
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;…
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
Goats
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Can Goats Eat Spinach? Is it Safe?
Most folks already know that goats subsist primarily on a diet of greenery, and as…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…