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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat French Fries? Is it Safe?
I cannot honestly say that I know a single person that owns chickens, be they…
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
Can Chickens Eat Cilantro? Is it Safe?
Do you like cilantro? Either you do, and quite a bit, or you absolutely detest…
The 9 Types of Combs that Chickens Have
Chickens might be taken for granted most of the time, but if you have a…
How Well Can Chickens Hear?
Chickens, like most birds, have good senses that they rely on to make sense of…
So, Why are My Chickens Eating Their Own Eggs?
It’s a question that has puzzled chicken owners for years: why do chickens eat their…
Homesteading
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
32 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who…
How To Travel With Eggs Without Breaking Any
Picture this – it’s the holidays, and you’re headed home to visit your friends and…
Starting A Homestead From Scratch (With A Plan)
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is a captivating idea for many people seeking…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…
Can Goats Eat Fruits? Is it Safe?
When most folks think of the typical diet of a goat, they probably imagine grass,…
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 Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
Can Goats Eat Blueberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting…