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Chickens Articles
So, What is the Difference Between a Chicken and a Hen?
Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And…
So, Can Chickens See at Night?
When you think about it, chickens are amazing birds with impressive physiologies. Chickens are especially…
What’s the Average Weight of a Chicken?
Most chickens have surprisingly little heft for their size. Most people know that birds are…
So Why’s My Chicken Laying Small Eggs? 6 Reasons Why
Small eggs can be a frustrating mystery for backyard chicken keepers. Why is my chicken…
So, Are All Chickens Female?
Most of the time when you see huge barns of chickens on industrial-scale farms, or…
Toes in Chickens: How Many is Too Many?
If you’re a chicken keeper, it pays to get acquainted with your birds. You need…
Homesteading
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
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…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
Fire Preparedness on the Homestead
By now, few people need to be told of the importance of good fire safety…
The Best Hand Pumps for Your Well (Deep or Shallow)
The first real sign that winter hit at my house was a day like any…
Suburban Homesteading – The Ultimate Guide
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the…
Goats
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…
Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
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 Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…