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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens Eat Wild Bird Seed?
If you own chickens, you know that they can eat pretty much anything. Meats or…
What’s a Broody Hen? What Does Broody Mean?
If you’ve been spending any time around chicken owners, or reading chicken articles on the…
Cornish Cross Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
If you’re planning on raising chickens, for whatever purpose, you’ll need to know your way…
The True Cost of Raising Chickens
Whether you want to raise chickens as pets or you’re interested in making some money…
How to Catch a Rooster Safely
Anyone who has spent any amount of time around chickens knows they can be very…
10 Good Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs
If you’re keeping chickens for eggs, naturally you want them to keep right on laying…
Homesteading
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
25 Easy Tips to Keeping Your House Clean
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of…
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
174 Homesteading Skills to Master and Become Self-Reliant
Homesteading has played an important part in the history of America. It was initially the…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
Goats
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…
Goat Bloat: Best Remedies And Prevention
Bloating can be a major problem for ruminant animals, and it’s especially common in goats….
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…
Can Goats Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…