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Chickens Articles
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 Limes? Is it Safe?
Pretty much every chicken keeper knows by now that chickens can eat fruit, and many…
Homemade Chicken Feed – Feed Your Chickens Cheaply
Happy chickens make great eggs! Here’s a recipe to make your own feed for smaller flocks,…
12 Chicken Coop Bedding Ideas: Which To Choose?
All chicken owners will need to think about chicken coop bedding. Especially if they are…
Are Cedar Shavings Good for Chickens as Bedding?
Chickens always need bedding in their coops. For warmth, for hygiene, nesting and more, bedding…
What Temperature is Too Cold for My Chicks and Chickens?
Anyone who has ever raised chickens knows they are pretty hardy birds, and also knows…
Homesteading
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…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
30 Gifts for Homesteaders Your Loved Ones Will Enjoy
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking…
So, What Is a Root Cellar?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could grow enough food to sustain you throughout the…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Blueberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…