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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
So, What Are Duck Feet Called? Do They Have a Name?
Do Ducks Actually Eat Fish? Setting Things Straight…
18 Things You Can Feed Your Mealworms
Top 10 Duck Breeds That Will Yield 140+ Eggs Per Year
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Oregano? Is it Safe?
Chickens love to nibble on all sorts of plants, and some of their very favorite…
14 Unique Gifts for Chicken Lovers
Is there a chicken keeper in your life? From books and shirts to home décor,…
What Is a Chicken Brooder?
Like so many other enterprises in life, when you get into raising chickens, the lingo…
Will Chickens Eat Watermelon?
When you’re living off the grid, it’s important to make sure that you can use…
The Golden Comet Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Whether you are trying to start your very own flock as a brand new keeper,…
So, Why Do Chickens Lay Eggs Every Day?
Chickens are interesting creatures, and probably the very best animals you can keep as livestock….
Homesteading
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
13 Ways to Get Quality Clothing For Cheap or Free
Do you ever find yourself looking at your closet and wishing you had more options?…
Goats
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Can Goats Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
Goats typically eat a varied herbivorous diet consisting of all sorts of different plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
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 Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…