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12 Duck Breeds That Make Good Pets (And 5 That Are Awful)
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
The Muscovy Duck Breed on the Homestead
So, What Are Duck Feet Called? Do They Have a Name?
Do Ducks Actually Eat Fish? Setting Things Straight…
18 Things You Can Feed Your Mealworms
Top 10 Duck Breeds That Will Yield 140+ Eggs Per Year
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Acorns? Is it Safe?
If there’s one kind of food that is most commonly associated with chickens, and birds…
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) For Chickens and When To Use It
If you’re a chicken owner, you may have heard of diatomaceous earth or DE. This…
Chickens On The Homestead – Tips For January
The days may be getting longer, but we still have a lot of days ahead…
Is Brooding Good or Bad for My Chickens?
If you aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of keeping chickens, you have still…
Can Chickens Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
If there’s one thing you can count on your chickens to eat, it’s vegetables. Left…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I…
Homesteading
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
How To Organize Your Home on a Budget
There are always areas in the house where clutter seems to build up, and organizing…
Suburban Homesteading – The Ultimate Guide
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the…
How Cold Should a Root Cellar Be? What Temperature?
How could should a root cellar be – and how can this simple building help…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
Goats
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…
Can Goats Eat Cucumbers? Is It Safe?
Goats need different vitamins, minerals, grasses, leaves, grains, fruit, and vegetables to grow and be…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…