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Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
The Muscovy Duck Breed on the Homestead
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Chickens Articles
9 Chicken Breeds That Are Gray (Plus 20 That Are Sort of Gray)
All chicken breeds range in beautiful colors, but gray chickens are truly spectacular. Choosing the…
So, Can Chickens Eat Sauerkraut?
Chickens are notoriously adventurous, curious eaters. As omnivores, they like to eat all kinds of…
These 10 Chicken Breeds Lay Blue Eggs
If you’ve seen one chicken egg you’ve seen them all, right? White or brown, that’s…
Salmon Faverolles Chicken Breed – What You Need To Know
One of the best things about keeping chickens is seeing all the different breeds that…
Cochin Chicken Breed – What You Need To Know
Whether you are an old pro at keeping chickens or a brand new beginner to…
Can Chickens Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Ask any given person if it is safe to feed rice to a chicken (or…
Homesteading
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
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…
Goats
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
Can Goats Eat Fruits? Is it Safe?
When most folks think of the typical diet of a goat, they probably imagine grass,…
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…