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Chickens Articles
17 Endangered Chicken Breeds and How You Can Help
Most homesteaders have the space and means to assist in the conservation of endangered chicken…
Are Cedar Shavings Good for Chickens as Bedding?
Chickens always need bedding in their coops. For warmth, for hygiene, nesting and more, bedding…
Can Chickens Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
I don’t know that I can think of any animal that is more enthusiastic about…
Can Chickens Eat Fennel? Is it Safe?
Chickens are omnivores, and as omnivores they eat both plant and animal matter. Some of…
What is a Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a mobile coop that you can move around easily in your…
Can Chickens Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
If there’s one type of food that is most commonly associated with birds, including chickens,…
Homesteading
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
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…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Can Goats Eat Eggplant? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners already know that, while goats typically subsist on a diet of hay,…
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…