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Raising Emu as Pets – Should I Get One?
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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Almonds? Is it Safe?
If there’s one type of food that you were going to associate with birds of…
Can Chickens Eat Ice Cream? Is it Safe?
I think if we’re being honest, pretty much every person who owns animals would admit…
Can Chickens Eat Lettuce? Is it Safe?
It is hard to say exactly what a chicken’s favorite food is, but if you…
Can Chickens Eat Pickles? Is it Safe?
Chickens can eat all sorts of vegetables, including many vegetables that we humans eat. And…
Can Chickens Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
If there’s one type of food that is most commonly associated with birds, including chickens,…
The True Cost of Raising Chickens
Whether you want to raise chickens as pets or you’re interested in making some money…
Homesteading
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
Here’s How to Take a Sponge Bath
There are many reasons people take sponge baths instead of taking full baths or showers……
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
How to Homeschool Your Children If They Have Special Needs
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with…
Can Ducks Eat Oranges? Be Careful…
If you’ve been paying any attention on the internet, you’ve noticed that people are getting…
Goats
So, Is Sevin Dust Safe for Goats?
If you own goats, you probably already know that they seem particularly prone to attack…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…