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Chickens Articles
The Wyandotte Chicken Breed: Everything You Need to Know
I used to think a chicken was just a chicken until I decided I needed…
Chicken Coop Ventilation Done Right
When you’re building or buying a chicken coop, there are all kinds of features you’ll…
So, Why are Chicken Wings Hairy?
Everyone knows that chickens have feathers, but have you ever seen a chicken with hairy…
Can Chickens Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
There is hardly anything better than a perfectly ripe piece of fruit, and among all…
Can Chickens Eat Dates? Is it Safe?
Chickens eat all sorts of fruit, and many kinds can be a valuable source of…
Are Lavender Orpingtons Docile or Aggressive?
One of the coolest, and sometimes one of the most confusing, things about domestic chickens…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
How to Homeschool Your Children If They Have Special Needs
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
6 Ways to Clean Vomit Out of Carpet
It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
Goats
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Peanut Butter? Is it Safe?
For the people who’ve never owned goats before, they probably think of goats as eating…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
Can Goats Eat Eggplant? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners already know that, while goats typically subsist on a diet of hay,…