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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Limes? Is it Safe?
Pretty much every chicken keeper knows by now that chickens can eat fruit, and many…
How Long to Raise a Chicken to Eat?
One of the most popular and versatile meats enjoyed around the world is chicken. Fried…
Can a Chicken Survive the Rain?
Have you ever heard the expression matter than a wet hen? How about the old…
Why Do Baby Chicks Chirp So Much?
One of the coolest things about raising chickens is hatching your own chicks. In very…
Toes in Chickens: How Many is Too Many?
If you’re a chicken keeper, it pays to get acquainted with your birds. You need…
New Hampshire Chickens – What You Need to Know
Originating in America in 1910, professor ‘Red’ Richardson with input from local farmers and the…
Homesteading
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
So, How Much Land Do You Need To Homestead?
As our world changes rapidly, and more people struggle to keep up with its fast-paced…
Hmm, Why Does My Pantry Smell Bad? 5 Reasons Why
We’ve all been there before. You go to your pantry to pull out some needed…
Goats
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
29 Snacks and Treats To Feed Your Goats in Moderation
Ask anyone who’s owned goats and they will tell you: goats really are eating machines….
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
How To Free-Range Goats the Easy Way
When it comes to taking care of our animals, one of the very best things…