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Top 20 Domestic Duck Breeds for Homesteaders
How Much Does an Emu Actually Cost?
14 Things Emu Birds Can Eat and 9 They Should Avoid
How Many Lambs Do Sheep Have per Birthing?
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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens Eat Shrimp? (Shells, Tails, Heads)
When it comes to livestock, chickens are or just about the most adventurous and adaptive…
Can Chickens Eat Popcorn? Is it Safe?
Chickens, as you probably know, will eat just about anything they can reach. Rather, they…
How To Get Ready for Chicks
Spring is on the way, and with it, new life on the homesteads. There are…
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…
Egg Bound Chicken: What It Is, and How To Help
As any chicken keeper knows, it’s important to keep an eye on your birds for…
Chickens’ Dust Baths 101 and How To Make Them
If you’ve ever seen a chicken take a dust bath, you know that it’s a…
Homesteading
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
16 Uses For Coconut Oil Around The Home
Coconut oil is very popular for cooking, baking, and even making beauty products. Many believe…
Top 10 Pet Birds to Breed for Profit
I am an avid bird lover. My brothers and I grew up breeding budgies, finches,…
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….
The Best of the Best 30 Hallmark Movies to Watch
It is that time of year again! The time for the whole family to gather…
32 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who…
Goats
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…
Can Goats Eat Strawberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, leaves, roots, grains, and vegetables to develop and to stay healthy….
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
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 Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…