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Chickens Articles
10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are…
What Do Chickens Eat? 110 Things That Are Perfectly Fine
Chickens can seemingly eat anything, but that’s hardly the case. While the number of foods…
So, Can Chickens Eat Yellow Squash?
Chickens usually subsist on a diet that is mostly chicken feed, but these omnivorous birds…
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
Boredom Busters: 13 Chicken Gifts for Your Flock
When I finally made the decision to add chickens to the homestead, like most, I…
7 Natural Ways to Deworm a Chicken
Chickens, being omnivores, eat all kinds of things, including other creatures. High up on the…
Homesteading
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…
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
Goats
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
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 Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
Can Goats Eat Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…