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Chickens Articles
6 Things You Should Know About Keeping Chickens
Deciding that we wanted to raise hens for eggs has been a fun adventure for…
The 9 Types of Combs that Chickens Have
Chickens might be taken for granted most of the time, but if you have a…
17 Endangered Chicken Breeds and How You Can Help
Most homesteaders have the space and means to assist in the conservation of endangered chicken…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I…
Can Chickens Eat Jalapenos? Is it Safe?
There is no denying that chickens have some of the most varied appetites of any…
Space Requirements for Your Bantam Chickens…
Chicken fever is definitely gripping America again, and we see more and more homesteaders get…
Homesteading
6 Ways to Clean Vomit Out of Carpet
It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your…
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
134 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
Johan Vaaler, a Norwegian from the town of Sandvika is credited with inventing the paper…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Should Goats Be Eating Thorns?
Goat owners know that their animals will eat just about anything they take a liking…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
71 Foods Goats Like to Eat (And 48 They Don’t)
We’ve all heard the saying that goats will eat anything. Only, it simply isn’t true….
Can Goats Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
Although the old popular conception that goats are literal eating machines that can eat absolutely…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…