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Chickens Articles
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
Are Cedar Shavings Good for Chickens as Bedding?
Chickens always need bedding in their coops. For warmth, for hygiene, nesting and more, bedding…
Egg Shell Color-What’s The Difference?
Do you know the difference in your eggs? Do you know what the difference in eggshell…
Toes in Chickens: How Many is Too Many?
If you’re a chicken keeper, it pays to get acquainted with your birds. You need…
Ayam Cemani: Is This Luxury Chicken Breed Worth Raising?
A rare modern breed of chicken, the Ayam Cemani is native to Indonesia. This chicken…
Choosing a Chicken Coop: What Kind Of Coop Do You Need?
*This is a sponsored post by Chicken Coop Guides. All opinions and words are 100%…
Homesteading
Raising Beef Cattle: The Complete Guide
Beef is one of the most popular meats consumed in the United States, if not…
32 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who…
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….
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
Goats
How To Free-Range Goats the Easy Way
When it comes to taking care of our animals, one of the very best things…
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…