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Chickens Articles
How Many Chickens Can Fit in a Tractor?
The chicken tractor is a wooden or PVC enclosure that is meant to serve as…
Can Chickens Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
When you think of berries, what are some that come to mind? Blueberries and strawberries…
10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are…
What Do Baby Chicks Eat? 14 Things That Are Perfectly Safe
You bring your new baby chicks home and they are so cute. But have you…
Can a Chicken Survive the Rain?
Have you ever heard the expression matter than a wet hen? How about the old…
Broody Hens: Everything You Need to Know
If your normally sweet, docile little hen just turned into a fire-breathing dragon with feathers,…
Homesteading
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
146 Ways to Predict the Weather
Modern science has come so far that we can now accurately predict weather up to…
16 Ways to Protect your Homestead from the Bad Guys
Life is full of surprises and not all those surprises are of the pleasant sort….
How Many Water Bottles Are in a Gallon?
Water on the go is important to everyone consequently water bottles are on sale everywhere,…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
Goats
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…
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 Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…
Can Goats Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
Believe it or not, in the wild goats don’t get too much fruit. The occasional…
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…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…