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Chickens Articles
11 Ways To Get Rid of Chicken Mites Fast and Easy
Mites are tiny, eight-legged creatures that feed on the blood of chickens. They can cause…
So, Why Do Chickens Lay Eggs Every Day?
Chickens are interesting creatures, and probably the very best animals you can keep as livestock….
9 Easy Ways to Get Chickens Down from Your Trees
Ask any longtime keeper of chickens and they will tell you: when the sun starts…
Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Anyone who has owned chickens for any length of time, especially on a busy farm…
7 Natural Ways to Deworm a Chicken
Chickens, being omnivores, eat all kinds of things, including other creatures. High up on the…
How to Stop Chickens from Scratching Up Your Trees and Shrubs
Every year, I think I have finally designed the perfect chicken-proof garden… and then those…
Homesteading
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
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…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
So, How Much Land Do You Need To Homestead?
As our world changes rapidly, and more people struggle to keep up with its fast-paced…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
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 Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
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…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
Can Goats Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
Believe it or not, in the wild goats don’t get too much fruit. The occasional…
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…