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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
For most people, when we think of squashes we tend to think of decorations first…
25 Ways to Keep Chickens Warm Without Electricity
If you have ever thought about raising chickens, you likely have images of ruby-red birds…
18 Fancy Blue Chicken Breeds To Consider
Blue chickens are the most extravagant, fancy chickens you will ever see. The funny thing…
23 Adorable Black Chicken Breeds To Raise
The goths of chicken breeds come in many forms. Whether they have blindingly shiny black…
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
The 9 Types of Combs that Chickens Have
Chickens might be taken for granted most of the time, but if you have a…
Homesteading
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
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…
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…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Goats
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Can Goats Eat Grapes? Is It Safe?
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and…
Can Goats Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
Although the old popular conception that goats are literal eating machines that can eat absolutely…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Can Goats Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…