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Chickens Articles
So, What Color are Chickens’ Eyes?
Chickens are one of those birds that don’t get enough attention for their sheer beauty…
Hatching and Incubating Eggs – Everything You Need to Know
People have been hatching eggs for centuries! If you’ve never hatched eggs before, don’t worry…
How to Collect and Store Chicken Eggs
Have you ever looked at a hen, and wondered if she misses her eggs when…
10 Good Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs
If you’re keeping chickens for eggs, naturally you want them to keep right on laying…
Can Chickens Eat Pineapple? Is it Safe?
If you own chickens, you probably already know that they eat all kinds of things,…
8 Salmon Faverolles Facts to Know Before You Get Them
One of the most distinguished chickens in the world, the Salmon Faverolles is a very…
Homesteading
10 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Homesteading
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no…
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…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Should Goats Be Eating Thorns?
Goat owners know that their animals will eat just about anything they take a liking…
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…