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Chickens Articles
Sneezing Chickens: 11 Reasons Why it Happens
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time you are probably well acquainted with…
Butchering A Chicken – Harvesting Meat HUMANELY
**Warning: some of the pictures may be graphic and unsuitable for some viewers, as it…
How to Stop Chickens from Scratching Up Your Trees and Shrubs
Every year, I think I have finally designed the perfect chicken-proof garden… and then those…
Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Anyone who has owned chickens for any length of time, especially on a busy farm…
Question, Can Chickens Eat Grapes?
I’ve said this before but it’s something that bears repeating homesteaders really appreciate their animals….
Can Chickens Eat Peanut Butter? Is it Safe?
One of the most enjoyable things about owning chickens is seeing how they react to…
Homesteading
Can You Really Fill a Hot Tub with Rainwater?
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
17 Free Homesteading Downloads to Upgrade Your Skills
Interest in homesteading among Americans is surging. And that’s no wonder at all: with a…
How Many Acres Is Considered a Ranch?
When you think of the word ranch what do you think of? Is it just…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…
Can Goats Eat Carrots? Is It Safe?
There are few things cuter than the antics of goats. They love to goof around…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
Can Goats Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
Although the old popular conception that goats are literal eating machines that can eat absolutely…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Can Goats Eat Blueberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting…