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Chickens Articles
So, What is a Male Chicken Called? What About a Female?
If you are new to owning chickens and have cared enough to do an internet…
White Crested Polish Chickens Care Guide
The hardest thing that any chicken lover will ever have to do is pick their…
Chickens On The Homestead – Tips For January
The days may be getting longer, but we still have a lot of days ahead…
9 Ways to Keep Your Chickens Cool in Hot Weather
Keeping your chickens cool in extreme heat is vital to keeping them happy and healthy….
So, What Time Do Chickens Go to Bed?
Our chickens need rest just like we do, and just like every other animal, for…
Can Chickens Eat Nasturtiums? Is it Safe?
Nasturtiums are gorgeous, vivid flowers that grow as annuals, or sometimes perennials, but there’s more…
Homesteading
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
45 Chores and Activities Homesteaders Do During the Winter
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
How To Organize Your Home on a Budget
There are always areas in the house where clutter seems to build up, and organizing…
Goats
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…
Can Goats Eat Spinach? Is it Safe?
Most folks already know that goats subsist primarily on a diet of greenery, and as…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
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 Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…