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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
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Chickens Articles
How to Stop Chickens from Scratching Up Your Trees and Shrubs
Every year, I think I have finally designed the perfect chicken-proof garden… and then those…
Butchering A Chicken – Harvesting Meat HUMANELY
**Warning: some of the pictures may be graphic and unsuitable for some viewers, as it…
Can Chickens Eat Ice Cream? Is it Safe?
I think if we’re being honest, pretty much every person who owns animals would admit…
Can Chickens Eat Arugula? Is it Safe?
Pretty much every chicken keeper knows that their birds will eat all sorts of green…
Can Chickens Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
Whatever else you might say about them, chickens are definitely some of the most varied…
Can Chickens Eat Strawberries? Is it Safe?
It’s hard to imagine any piece of fruit that is more perfect and more appealing…
Homesteading
How To Hold a Clothing Swap
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes…
Starting A Homestead From Scratch (With A Plan)
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is a captivating idea for many people seeking…
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
29 Dangerous Homesteading Practices
Have you ever wanted to just drop everything, and stop relying on other people and…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
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…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves…