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Chickens Articles
Cornish Cross Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
If you’re planning on raising chickens, for whatever purpose, you’ll need to know your way…
Lavender Orpington Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Choosing to own any animal is always a big commitment, and whatever reasons you have…
Creating A Chicken Dust Bath Area
Chickens like to take baths. Not with water, though. Trust me, giving a chicken a…
So, Why Are Chicks Yellow?
I don’t think it is any stretch to say that the most iconic image of…
Can Chickens Eat Dairy? Is it Safe?
Once you’ve owned chickens long enough, you’ll probably come around to the idea that there…
So, Can Chickens Eat Pomegranates?
Chickens are known for having wide-ranging and varied appetites. This makes perfect sense, as chickens…
Homesteading
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
The Best Hand Pumps for Your Well (Deep or Shallow)
The first real sign that winter hit at my house was a day like any…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
65 Juicy Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you are a new homesteader, old – sorry, experienced – homesteader, or wannabe homesteader,…
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Can Goats Eat Popcorn? Is it Safe?
Goats can eat a wide variety of foods, including quite a few foods that people…
Can Goats Eat Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…