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Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
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Raising Emu as Pets – Should I Get One?
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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens Eat Sauerkraut?
Chickens are notoriously adventurous, curious eaters. As omnivores, they like to eat all kinds of…
Question, Can Chickens Eat Grapes?
I’ve said this before but it’s something that bears repeating homesteaders really appreciate their animals….
Vegetarian-fed Chickens: Good Idea or Not?
Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will…
So, Do Chickens Eat Ticks?
Ticks can cause some serious problems around the farm, so it’s only natural that you…
Speckled Sussex Breed – What You Need To Know
Though there are all kinds of chicken breeds in the world, and all with different…
Can Chickens Eat Green Beans? Is it Safe?
If you’ve been keeping chickens any length of time, you probably already know that our…
Homesteading
Suburban Homesteading – The Ultimate Guide
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the…
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
The 10 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made As a Homesteader
We all have lived, and we all have learned. Some of our experiences were good;…
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
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…
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
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
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 Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…