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So, Can Sheep Eat Alfalfa?

Leave a Comment / Sheep / By Tom Marlowe

Sheep love to graze. That is pretty much all they do when they are awake. Grass, hay, and all sorts of low-growing greenery are on the menu. But did you know that sheep actually need a fairly varied diet of pasturage to get all the nutrients they need to be healthy? How about something like …

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four goats on the homestead

Can Goats Eat Asparagus? Is It Safe?

Leave a Comment / Goats / By Di-Anne Seebregts

Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced diet of different grasses, leaves, and vegetables. Some vegetables are healthier than others, but we need a little knowledge to tell the good from the bad. So, can goats eat asparagus? Yes, goats can eat asparagus, a highly nutritious treat …

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a sheep next to its lamb

So, Can Sheep Eat Pineapple?

Leave a Comment / Sheep / By Tom Marlowe

Everyone knows that sheep mostly ear pasturage in the form of grass, hay and similar plant matter. Fewer people know that sheep can also eat a variety of vegetables and even fruit. It’s true! And more than this, produce can be invaluable for rounding out a sheep’s diet by making sure they have all of …

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a white hen eating spinach

Can Chickens Eat Spinach? Is it Safe?

Leave a Comment / Chickens / By Tim Makay

When it comes to supplementing your flock’s diet of the usual chicken feed with whole vegetables, the leafy ones are usually your best bet. Chickens, left to free range, are naturally drawn to many leafy vegetables as a source of nutrition, and they can also safely eat many of the same veggies that we do. …

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generator inside concrete enclosure

How Much Can a 7500 Watt Generator Run?

Leave a Comment / Homesteading / By Tom Marlowe

Everyone who has ever endured a long, dark and stormy night understands the value of a good generator. When you can get the lights on and your home back up and running with the flip of a switch, that is great capability. Or maybe you just need to power a lot of demanding tools on …

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a goat contemplating eating some pineapple

Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?

Leave a Comment / Goats / By Di-Anne Seebregts

Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves whether they like this new item or not. The problem is, not everything they find is good for them. And, even if something is ‘safe’, it is probably only safe in moderation. So, can goats eat pineapples? Yes, goats can …

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feathers on chicken wing in need of trimming

So, Why are Chicken Wings Hairy?

Leave a Comment / Chickens / By Tom Marlowe

Everyone knows that chickens have feathers, but have you ever seen a chicken with hairy wings? It sounds a bit nuts, but apparently, there is some evidence on the internet to support it. Some people have posted pics of chickens sporting fluffy, fine hairdos and even most remarkably hairy-looking wings. Even chicken wings from the …

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a hen enjoying broccoli

Can Chickens Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?

Leave a Comment / Chickens / By Tim Makay

When it comes to vegetables, broccoli is a powerhouse that can’t be ignored. It’s also extremely popular around the world… Since our chickens can eat many of the same vegetables that we can, it is worth investigating if broccoli is a safe and worthwhile addition to their diet. But we’ve got to be sure that …

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wind egg next to normal chicken eggs in basket

How Much Do Free-Range Eggs Cost?

Leave a Comment / Chickens / By Tom Marlowe

With all the concerns surrounding additives in our food and even the ongoing contamination of meat thanks to medications and supplements that animals eat, more and more people are turning to cleaner options for their food One of the most popular is free-range eggs. But, like all high-quality food, it tends to be more expensive. …

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chickens of various breeds on the homestead

Can Chickens Eat Juniper Berries? Is It Safe?

Leave a Comment / Chickens / By Tom Marlowe

One of the most polarizing fruits out there, even though it isn’t a true fruit, is the juniper berry. Actually, a modified cone growing on Juniper trees, juniper berries are famously used to make gin and somewhat infamously used to make a resinous, pine-tasting sauce in certain cuisines. That’s all well and good, but can …

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