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Chickens Articles
Chickens’ Dust Baths 101 and How To Make Them
If you’ve ever seen a chicken take a dust bath, you know that it’s a…
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
Can Chickens Eat Jackfruit? Is it Safe?
Chickens can eat all kinds of fruit, including many of the same fruits that people…
10 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Hawks
Chickens are wonderful. They provide us with plenty of eggs, useful fertilizer and, of course,…
Can a Chicken Survive the Rain?
Have you ever heard the expression matter than a wet hen? How about the old…
So, Can Chickens Eat Raw Eggs?
Pretty much all chicken owners figure out quickly that their beloved chickens are highly omnivorous….
Homesteading
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
Exactly How Many Gallons Are There in a 24 Pack of Water?
If you are anything like me, you appreciate a good bargain. However, it’s not only…
14 Homesteading Calculators and Spreadsheets 100% Free to Use
Even if you aren’t living on your homestead as a business, you’ll find out quickly…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…