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Chickens Articles
What are the Most Dangerous Chicken Breeds?
Out of all the various animals that you might raise as livestock or just as…
7 Ways to Keep Your Roosters from Fighting
If you keep chickens, you know that every day is an adventure. Much of the…
Can Chickens Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Every chicken owner knows that their birds will eat just about everything, and that includes…
Can Chickens Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
Chickens are content eating just about anything, but if I’ve noticed one thing about these…
Do Broody Hens Make a Lot of Noise?
If you are breeding chickens deliberately, or are just raising a mixed flock of hens…
5 Reasons to Keep Chickens and 4 Reasons Not To
We love our girls, we really do! If you are considering adding some chickens to…
Homesteading
Is Homeschooling for YOU? (9 Reasons It may NOT Be)
As more parents become concerned about the quality of education that their children are receiving,…
How Cold Should a Root Cellar Be? What Temperature?
How could should a root cellar be – and how can this simple building help…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
How To Travel With Eggs Without Breaking Any
Picture this – it’s the holidays, and you’re headed home to visit your friends and…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
Goats
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 Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…