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Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
The Muscovy Duck Breed on the Homestead
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Chickens Articles
The Golden Comet Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Whether you are trying to start your very own flock as a brand new keeper,…
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…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I…
How to Catch a Rooster Safely
Anyone who has spent any amount of time around chickens knows they can be very…
Why Do Baby Chicks Chirp So Much?
One of the coolest things about raising chickens is hatching your own chicks. In very…
So, Can Chickens Eat Sauerkraut?
Chickens are notoriously adventurous, curious eaters. As omnivores, they like to eat all kinds of…
Homesteading
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
Is Homeschooling for YOU? (9 Reasons It may NOT Be)
As more parents become concerned about the quality of education that their children are receiving,…
Removing Toilet Stains: 7 Different Ways
It’s not a pretty sight to see toilet stains in your bathroom. Usually caused by…
29 Dangerous Homesteading Practices
Have you ever wanted to just drop everything, and stop relying on other people and…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
Goats
Goat Bloat: Best Remedies And Prevention
Bloating can be a major problem for ruminant animals, and it’s especially common in goats….
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…