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Chickens Articles
7 Chicken Breeds That Have… 5 Toes!
If you’ve spent any amount of time around chickens, you are probably already familiar with…
Can Chickens Eat Eggplant? Is it Safe?
One thing that is kind of funny about the fruits and veggies we eat is…
Can Chickens Eat Mint? Is it Safe?
If you allow your chickens to free-range, it won’t take long before you notice them…
Chicken Math: How to Do It Right
Whether you have a small starter flock or a large and prosperous one, keeping track…
Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own…
So, What is the Difference Between a Chicken and a Hen?
Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And…
Homesteading
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
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…
How Cold Should a Root Cellar Be? What Temperature?
How could should a root cellar be – and how can this simple building help…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Can Ducks Eat Oranges? Be Careful…
If you’ve been paying any attention on the internet, you’ve noticed that people are getting…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
Goats
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 Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
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…
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…