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Chickens Articles
What Is a Chicken Brooder?
Like so many other enterprises in life, when you get into raising chickens, the lingo…
Creating A Chicken Dust Bath Area
Chickens like to take baths. Not with water, though. Trust me, giving a chicken a…
12 Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds for Your Homestead
One of the best things about chickens is their versatility. They can provide us with…
Can Chickens Eat Potatoes? Is it Safe?
When it comes to livestock, chickens are just about the most varied eaters there are….
Sneezing Chickens: 11 Reasons Why it Happens
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time you are probably well acquainted with…
41 Cheap Chicken Feed Ideas That Will Save You Money
Raising chickens can be quite the costly endeavor. Sure, you get rewarded with eggs, meat,…
Homesteading
How to Homeschool Your Children If They Have Special Needs
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with…
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…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
Goats
Can Goats Eat Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…
Can Goats Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners keep their herds fed on a typical diet of hay, grass and…
Why Do Goats Faint? What’s Happening?
If you’ve been on the internet, and I mean ever, I have no doubt you’ve…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…