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Chickens Articles
So, Are All Chickens Female?
Most of the time when you see huge barns of chickens on industrial-scale farms, or…
Chicken Fowl Cholera – Everything You Should Know
Chickens are generally hardy, healthy birds but even they can fall victim to various diseases….
Why Do Baby Chicks Chirp So Much?
One of the coolest things about raising chickens is hatching your own chicks. In very…
How Much Do Free-Range Eggs Cost?
With all the concerns surrounding additives in our food and even the ongoing contamination of…
Urban and Suburban Backyard Chickens: What You Need to Know
I lived in a small townhouse with a tiny backyard. I squeezed in a garden,…
Can Chickens Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
In most parts of the country, gourds are thought of more as decorations or raw…
Homesteading
65 Juicy Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you are a new homesteader, old – sorry, experienced – homesteader, or wannabe homesteader,…
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
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…
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…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…
Can Goats Eat Eggplant? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners already know that, while goats typically subsist on a diet of hay,…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
So, How Much Hay Can (Or Should) a Goat Eat?
Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers…
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 Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…