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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
There is hardly anything better than a perfectly ripe piece of fruit, and among all…
So, Can Chickens Eat Wild Bird Seed?
If you own chickens, you know that they can eat pretty much anything. Meats or…
Can Chickens Eat Swiss Chard? Is it Safe?
If you want to supplement the usual diet of feed that you give your chickens…
Can Chickens Eat Oats? Is it Safe?
If you have chickens, and especially if you let them free range for food, you…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I…
12 Fascinating Chicken Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
You know, there’s an old saying that says familiarity breeds contempt. But if it doesn’t…
Homesteading
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 to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
Goats
29 Snacks and Treats To Feed Your Goats in Moderation
Ask anyone who’s owned goats and they will tell you: goats really are eating machines….
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Can Goats Eat Celery? Is It Safe?
Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy…
71 Foods Goats Like to Eat (And 48 They Don’t)
We’ve all heard the saying that goats will eat anything. Only, it simply isn’t true….
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…