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Chickens Articles
7 Ways to Keep Your Roosters from Fighting
If you keep chickens, you know that every day is an adventure. Much of the…
Can Chickens Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
If you’ve never stopped to consider just what is in chicken feed, you might not…
10 Quick Facts About Lavender Orpington Chickens
When it comes to chickens, there is no shortage of breeds to choose from. Every…
40 Plants To Grow For Chicken Feed
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance….
So, Do Chickens Eat Ticks?
Ticks can cause some serious problems around the farm, so it’s only natural that you…
Composting With Chicken Poop: The Right Way To Do It
For homesteaders, chickens have a lot to recommend them. They lay lots of eggs, they…
Homesteading
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
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…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
Goats are herbivores, but they are animals that eat all sorts of different plants. And…
Can Goats Eat Asparagus? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
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 Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…