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Chickens Articles
How Exactly Do Hens Lay Eggs Without Mating?
Everybody knows that chickens lay eggs. You know that, I know that, absolutely everyone knows…
Salmon Faverolles Chicken Breed – What You Need To Know
One of the best things about keeping chickens is seeing all the different breeds that…
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…
40 Ways To Feed Your Chickens for Free (No More Buying Feed)
If the cost of raising chickens has gotten you down, maybe you want to take…
So, What Color are Chickens’ Eyes?
Chickens are one of those birds that don’t get enough attention for their sheer beauty…
Cornish Cross Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
If you’re planning on raising chickens, for whatever purpose, you’ll need to know your way…
Homesteading
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
Can Ducks Eat Oranges? Be Careful…
If you’ve been paying any attention on the internet, you’ve noticed that people are getting…
Homesteading-Counting The Cost
When most people think about homesteading, they have a very different reality from their vision….
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Poison Ivy? Is It Safe?
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic…
Can Goats Eat Broccoli? Is it Safe?
If you haven’t spent much time around goats, you probably think they eat absolutely anything…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…