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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…
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Top 10 Duck Breeds That Will Yield 140+ Eggs Per Year
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
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Chickens Articles
White Crested Polish Chickens Care Guide
The hardest thing that any chicken lover will ever have to do is pick their…
Can Chickens Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
In most parts of the country, gourds are thought of more as decorations or raw…
Can Chickens Eat Asparagus? Is it Safe?
It’s kind of funny when you think about it, that most of the produce that…
Caring for Your Chickens in the Winter
Chickens are a rather low maintenance animal, in my opinion. Caring for them in the…
Creating A Chicken Dust Bath Area
Chickens like to take baths. Not with water, though. Trust me, giving a chicken a…
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
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
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
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 Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners keep their herds fed on a typical diet of hay, grass and…