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Chickens Articles
So, Do Chickens’ Feathers Grow Back After a While?
If you own chickens, you already know that they will regularly lose feathers. Much of…
Can Chickens Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
For most people, when we think of squashes we tend to think of decorations first…
Can Chickens Eat Dates? Is it Safe?
Chickens eat all sorts of fruit, and many kinds can be a valuable source of…
So, Do Chickens Eat Ticks?
Ticks can cause some serious problems around the farm, so it’s only natural that you…
15 Chicken Diseases to Look Out for and Treat
When deciding to take on and maintain chickens, the first priority is to make sure…
13 Quiet Chicken Breeds to Consider Raising
City dwellers, rejoice – just because you live in a crowded area, it doesn’t mean…
Homesteading
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
Can You Really Fill a Hot Tub with Rainwater?
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
Goats are herbivores, but they are animals that eat all sorts of different plants. And…
Can Goats Eat Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…
Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves…
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
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…