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Chickens Articles
How Far and High Can a Chicken Fly?
Chickens are not thought of as birds capable of flight. But they have wings, and…
Toes in Chickens: How Many is Too Many?
If you’re a chicken keeper, it pays to get acquainted with your birds. You need…
Can Chickens Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
One of the best things about owning chickens is that they can eat just about…
10 Quick Facts About Lavender Orpington Chickens
When it comes to chickens, there is no shortage of breeds to choose from. Every…
Can Chickens Eat Goat Feed? Is it Safe?
Out of all the animals you could possibly own on your farm or homestead, chickens…
Can Chickens Eat Sunflower Seeds? Is it Safe?
If there’s one food that is associated specifically with birds, it is probably seeds. And,…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal in America?
As a person who lives off-grid I, like many others in my situation, understand just…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
How to Homestead If You’re Flat-out Broke
Homesteading is a rewarding lifestyle that can get very expensive very quickly. However, you shouldn’t…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
Goats typically eat a varied herbivorous diet consisting of all sorts of different plant matter,…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…
Can Goats Eat Acorns? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need different grasses,…
Can Goats Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
71 Foods Goats Like to Eat (And 48 They Don’t)
We’ve all heard the saying that goats will eat anything. Only, it simply isn’t true….
Should Goats Be Eating Thorns?
Goat owners know that their animals will eat just about anything they take a liking…