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15 Dual-Purpose Duck Breeds for Both Meat and Eggs
Emu vs. Chicken Eggs: 9 Differences You Should Know
So, How Long Do Muscovys Live?
Question: Can Muscovy Ducks Actually Fly? How Far?
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
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Chickens Articles
27 Adorable White Chicken Breeds to Raise
I’ve raised a LOT of white chickens over the years, and let me tell you,…
How to Wash Fresh Chicken Eggs (Should You?)
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and…
Ayam Cemani: Is This Luxury Chicken Breed Worth Raising?
A rare modern breed of chicken, the Ayam Cemani is native to Indonesia. This chicken…
Compost Bin in the Chicken Coop or Run? Yes!
Are you curious about the benefits of keeping the compost bin in the chicken coop?…
13 Ways to Prevent and Stop a Rooster Attack
You don’t need to enter the chicken coop in fear anymore. Whether your meanest rooster…
Can Chickens Eat Carrots? Is it Safe?
Carrots are among the most ubiquitous vegetables out there: they’re featured prominently in our own…
Homesteading
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…
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…
How To Travel With Eggs Without Breaking Any
Picture this – it’s the holidays, and you’re headed home to visit your friends and…
6 Ways to Clean Vomit Out of Carpet
It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your…
The Best of the Best 30 Hallmark Movies to Watch
It is that time of year again! The time for the whole family to gather…
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
Goats
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
Can Goats Eat Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…