Latest
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
8 Differences Between Sheep and Lamb You Should Know
White Crested Polish Chickens Care Guide
Raising Emu as Pets – Should I Get One?
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
Why Should I Keep Emus? I’ve Got 12 Good Reasons
Do Ducks Actually Sleep at Night?
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Chickens Articles
Sprinkling Diatomaceous Earth (DE) in the Chicken Coop – How Often
Chickens are routinely the target of infestation by mites, fleas, and other tiny, biting parasites….
Can Chickens Eat Dates? Is it Safe?
Chickens eat all sorts of fruit, and many kinds can be a valuable source of…
Lavender Orpington Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Choosing to own any animal is always a big commitment, and whatever reasons you have…
Here’s How to Tell a Hen from a Rooster
If you are thinking about raising your own chickens, you’ll find out soon enough how…
Chicken Tractors 101 – and Why You Need One
If you’ve been paying attention to homesteading magazines and farming websites lately, you may have…
So, Can Chickens Eat Shrimp? (Shells, Tails, Heads)
When it comes to livestock, chickens are or just about the most adventurous and adaptive…
Homesteading
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
So, What Is a Root Cellar?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could grow enough food to sustain you throughout the…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…
Can Goats Eat Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…