Latest
What Can You Run With a 300-Watt Solar Panel?
What You Can Run With a 200-Watt Solar Panel
12 Duck Breeds That Produce Yellow Ducklings
10 Small Duck Breeds for Tiny Homesteads
Duck Size and Height Guide: Just How Tall Are They?
12 Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds for Your Homestead
18 Brown Duck Breeds You Should Know
13 Duck Breeds That Have Long Necks
Chickens Articles
Sneezing Chickens: 11 Reasons Why it Happens
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time you are probably well acquainted with…
Can Chickens Eat Limes? Is it Safe?
Pretty much every chicken keeper knows by now that chickens can eat fruit, and many…
Cochin Chicken Breed – What You Need To Know
Whether you are an old pro at keeping chickens or a brand new beginner to…
How to Wash Fresh Chicken Eggs (Should You?)
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and…
How Long for a Chick to Hatch After the First Crack?
It can be quite exciting to witness a chicken hatching. After all, it’s not every…
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…
Homesteading
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
Exactly How Many Gallons Are There in a 24 Pack of Water?
If you are anything like me, you appreciate a good bargain. However, it’s not only…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Fruits? Is it Safe?
When most folks think of the typical diet of a goat, they probably imagine grass,…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
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 Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…