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Chickens Articles
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
So, Should Chickens Be Eating Cat Food?
Chickens are omnivores, and that means they eat all kinds of foods. And as most…
Can Chickens Eat Oats? Is it Safe?
If you have chickens, and especially if you let them free range for food, you…
Caring for Your Chickens in the Winter
Chickens are a rather low maintenance animal, in my opinion. Caring for them in the…
Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe?
Last year, I had a superb harvest of cantaloupe melons from my garden. I absolutely…
10 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Hawks
Chickens are wonderful. They provide us with plenty of eggs, useful fertilizer and, of course,…
Homesteading
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
14 Homesteading Calculators and Spreadsheets 100% Free to Use
Even if you aren’t living on your homestead as a business, you’ll find out quickly…
Urban Homesteading for Beginners – Achieve Your Homestead Dream
Homesteading is a journey, a process. Learning to become an urban homesteader is all about…
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…
16 Uses For Coconut Oil Around The Home
Coconut oil is very popular for cooking, baking, and even making beauty products. Many believe…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
If you haven’t spent much time around goats, you probably think they eat absolutely anything…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
Can Goats Eat Popcorn? Is it Safe?
Goats can eat a wide variety of foods, including quite a few foods that people…
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…