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Chickens Articles
What is a Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a mobile coop that you can move around easily in your…
The 25 Most Vicious Chicken Predators
There are a lot of good reasons why you should keep a flock of chickens….
What Foods That Humans Eat Can Chickens Eat as Well?
Most chickens’ owners know already that their birds seemingly eat just about anything. It is…
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
So, What Time Do Chickens Go to Bed?
Our chickens need rest just like we do, and just like every other animal, for…
Can Chickens Eat Lilacs? Is it Safe?
One aggravation that is associated with keeping chickens is their tendency to eat ornamental plants…
Homesteading
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…
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…
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…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
10 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Homesteading
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
Goats
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…
Can Goats Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
If you haven’t spent much time around goats, you probably think they eat absolutely anything…
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 Bread? Is it Safe?
If there’s one thing that every person who owns animals can probably admit to, it’s…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…