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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Lettuce? Is it Safe?
It is hard to say exactly what a chicken’s favorite food is, but if you…
Why Do Chickens Sneeze?
Animals can be more like people than you might think. They seem to have a…
So, What Time Do Chickens Go to Bed?
Our chickens need rest just like we do, and just like every other animal, for…
So, Why are Chicken Wings Hairy?
Everyone knows that chickens have feathers, but have you ever seen a chicken with hairy…
Chickens On The Homestead – Tips For January
The days may be getting longer, but we still have a lot of days ahead…
Can Chickens Eat Zinnias? Is it Safe?
If you let your chickens free-range, you probably already noticed they have a preference for…
Homesteading
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Cats?
I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in…
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…
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
Goats
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 Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
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 Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
Can Goats Eat Corn? Is It Safe?
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…