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Chickens Articles
How Do Chickens Show Affection?
Chickens are often seen as simple creatures, but they are actually quite complex and interesting…
Egg Shell Color-What’s The Difference?
Do you know the difference in your eggs? Do you know what the difference in eggshell…
61 Things NOT To Feed Chickens for Their Own Good
Having a backyard flock of chickens is a great way to get fresh eggs. Chickens…
Are Eggs Under a Broody Hen Safe to Eat?
When you have a flock of chickens that you depend on for laying, you probably…
Are Lavender Orpingtons Docile or Aggressive?
One of the coolest, and sometimes one of the most confusing, things about domestic chickens…
So, Can Chickens See at Night?
When you think about it, chickens are amazing birds with impressive physiologies. Chickens are especially…
Homesteading
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
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…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…
Can Goats Eat Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…