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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?
15 Dual-Purpose Duck Breeds for Both Meat and Eggs
Chickens Articles
The 15 Most Expensive Chicken Breeds You Can’t Afford
If you are deciding on a breed for your homestead, you will need to do…
Can Chickens Eat Lilacs? Is it Safe?
One aggravation that is associated with keeping chickens is their tendency to eat ornamental plants…
Broody Hens: Everything You Need to Know
If your normally sweet, docile little hen just turned into a fire-breathing dragon with feathers,…
41 Cheap Chicken Feed Ideas That Will Save You Money
Raising chickens can be quite the costly endeavor. Sure, you get rewarded with eggs, meat,…
Silkie Chickens: Should You Get Them?
Did you ever wonder if you should get silkie chickens for your backyard or homestead?…
Can Chickens Eat Dairy? Is it Safe?
Once you’ve owned chickens long enough, you’ll probably come around to the idea that there…
Homesteading
Urban Homesteading for Beginners – Achieve Your Homestead Dream
Homesteading is a journey, a process. Learning to become an urban homesteader is all about…
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Goats
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 Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
Should Goats Be Eating Thorns?
Goat owners know that their animals will eat just about anything they take a liking…
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…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…