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Chickens Articles
Speckled Sussex Breed – What You Need To Know
Though there are all kinds of chicken breeds in the world, and all with different…
Vegetarian-fed Chickens: Good Idea or Not?
Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will…
So, Why Are Chicks Yellow?
I don’t think it is any stretch to say that the most iconic image of…
Can Chickens Eat Fennel? Is it Safe?
Chickens are omnivores, and as omnivores they eat both plant and animal matter. Some 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 Corn? Is it Safe?
Corn is probably the single most important grain in the world. At least it is…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
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…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
30 Ways to Reuse Your Eggshells Instead Of Just Composting
The next time you have eggshells to throw out after your morning scramble or Benedict,…
30 Gifts for Homesteaders Your Loved Ones Will Enjoy
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
Although the old popular conception that goats are literal eating machines that can eat absolutely…
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…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…
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 Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…