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Chickens Articles
15 Best Child-Friendly Chicken Breeds
Just because you have little ones doesn’t mean you need to avoid raising chickens! While…
23 Chicken Coop Must-Haves to Keep Your Birds Happy
It doesn’t matter whether you plan on raising five chickens or fifty – it’s essential…
11 Ways To Get Rid of Chicken Mites Fast and Easy
Mites are tiny, eight-legged creatures that feed on the blood of chickens. They can cause…
So, What Time Do Chickens Go to Bed?
Our chickens need rest just like we do, and just like every other animal, for…
From Bantams to Giants: How Tall Are Chickens?
Chickens have a reputation as being the smallest of the common poultry species kept around…
Can Chickens Eat Mint? Is it Safe?
If you allow your chickens to free-range, it won’t take long before you notice them…
Homesteading
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
16 Uses For Coconut Oil Around The Home
Coconut oil is very popular for cooking, baking, and even making beauty products. Many believe…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Hmm, Why Does My Pantry Smell Bad? 5 Reasons Why
We’ve all been there before. You go to your pantry to pull out some needed…
Is Homesteading Like Prepping?
Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when they are actually…
Goats
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
Can Goats Eat Asparagus? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
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…
Can Goats Eat Celery? Is It Safe?
Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…