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Chickens Articles
Ayam Cemani: Is This Luxury Chicken Breed Worth Raising?
A rare modern breed of chicken, the Ayam Cemani is native to Indonesia. This chicken…
Here’s How to Tell a Hen from a Rooster
If you are thinking about raising your own chickens, you’ll find out soon enough how…
So, What is the Difference Between a Chicken and a Hen?
Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And…
So, Can Chickens Eat Wild Bird Seed?
If you own chickens, you know that they can eat pretty much anything. Meats or…
Can Chickens Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
If there’s one thing you can count on your chickens to eat, it’s vegetables. Left…
Can Chickens Actually Swim? We Set Things Straight
Somewhat surprisingly, there seems to be an awful lot of controversy raging on the internet…
Homesteading
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Cats?
I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Asparagus? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced…
Can Goats Eat Bread? Is it Safe?
If there’s one thing that every person who owns animals can probably admit to, it’s…
Can Goats Eat Fruits? Is it Safe?
When most folks think of the typical diet of a goat, they probably imagine grass,…
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Why Do Goats Faint? What’s Happening?
If you’ve been on the internet, and I mean ever, I have no doubt you’ve…