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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Green Peppers? Is it Safe?
If there is one thing you can count on your chickens eating it is plants…
Here’s How to Keep Chickens Out of Mulch
As a chicken owner, one of the great joys we have is watching our chickens…
Can Chickens Eat Poison Ivy? Is it Safe?
Chickens are well known to be highly adventurous and enthusiastic eaters. In the wild, or…
What’s a Broody Hen? What Does Broody Mean?
If you’ve been spending any time around chicken owners, or reading chicken articles on the…
Can Chickens Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
I know it isn’t totally responsible, but part of the fun of owning any animal…
Can Chickens Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
If there’s one type of food that is most commonly associated with birds, including chickens,…
Homesteading
146 Ways to Predict the Weather
Modern science has come so far that we can now accurately predict weather up to…
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…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
Goats
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
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 Roses? Is it Safe?
Ask anyone who has raised goats for any length of time and they will tell…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…