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Chickens Articles
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 French Fries? Is it Safe?
I cannot honestly say that I know a single person that owns chickens, be they…
Can Chickens Really Fly?
There is a lot of debate surrounding whether or not chickens can actually fly. Some…
So, Can Chickens Eat Sauerkraut?
Chickens are notoriously adventurous, curious eaters. As omnivores, they like to eat all kinds of…
So, Why Do Chickens Lay Eggs Every Day?
Chickens are interesting creatures, and probably the very best animals you can keep as livestock….
Do Chickens Really Have an Umbilical Cord?
Have you ever looked at a chicken and wondered whether or not they have a…
Homesteading
146 Ways to Predict the Weather
Modern science has come so far that we can now accurately predict weather up to…
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…
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
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;…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
Believe it or not, in the wild goats don’t get too much fruit. The occasional…
Can Goats Eat Blueberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting…
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…