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Chickens Articles
So, Why are My Chickens Eating Their Own Eggs?
It’s a question that has puzzled chicken owners for years: why do chickens eat their…
How Long to Raise a Chicken to Eat?
One of the most popular and versatile meats enjoyed around the world is chicken. Fried…
How To Raise Chickens For Meat On The Homestead
Raising chickens for meat, either as broilers or roaster chickens is one way to be…
Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe?
Last year, I had a superb harvest of cantaloupe melons from my garden. I absolutely…
Can Chickens Eat Oats? Is it Safe?
If you have chickens, and especially if you let them free range for food, you…
Can Chickens Eat Green Peppers? Is it Safe?
If there is one thing you can count on your chickens eating it is plants…
Homesteading
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
Exactly How Many Gallons Are There in a 24 Pack of Water?
If you are anything like me, you appreciate a good bargain. However, it’s not only…
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…
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…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
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 Asparagus? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced…
Can Goats Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
Believe it or not, in the wild goats don’t get too much fruit. The occasional…
How To Free-Range Goats the Easy Way
When it comes to taking care of our animals, one of the very best things…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…