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Chickens Articles
24 Simple Ways to Save Money on Chicken Feed
If you are raising chickens for meat or eggs, you might wonder if it is…
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…
13 Ways to Prevent and Stop a Rooster Attack
You don’t need to enter the chicken coop in fear anymore. Whether your meanest rooster…
40 Plants To Grow For Chicken Feed
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance….
Polish Chicken Breed Review: Is It for You?
Most domestic breeds of chickens, even the older heritage ones, were typically bred for a…
8 Salmon Faverolles Facts to Know Before You Get Them
One of the most distinguished chickens in the world, the Salmon Faverolles is a very…
Homesteading
25 Easy Tips to Keeping Your House Clean
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of…
Starting A Homestead From Scratch (With A Plan)
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is a captivating idea for many people seeking…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Bananas? Is It Safe?
Goats need a lot of grass, leaves, branches, and bark to keep their digestive systems…
29 Snacks and Treats To Feed Your Goats in Moderation
Ask anyone who’s owned goats and they will tell you: goats really are eating machines….
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…
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 Cabbage? Is it Safe?
Goats are herbivores, but they are animals that eat all sorts of different plants. And…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…