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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
I don’t know that I can think of any animal that is more enthusiastic about…
How Long for a Chick to Hatch After the First Crack?
It can be quite exciting to witness a chicken hatching. After all, it’s not every…
5 Reasons to Keep Chickens and 4 Reasons Not To
We love our girls, we really do! If you are considering adding some chickens to…
Hatching and Incubating Eggs – Everything You Need to Know
People have been hatching eggs for centuries! If you’ve never hatched eggs before, don’t worry…
Why Is My Chicken Limping? 16 Possible Causes
One thing any homesteader can appreciate is just how valuable their animals are. We do…
Are Eggs Under a Broody Hen Safe to Eat?
When you have a flock of chickens that you depend on for laying, you probably…
Homesteading
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
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…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
Starting A Homestead From Scratch (With A Plan)
Living off the land and being self-sufficient is a captivating idea for many people seeking…
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
Goats
Raising Boer Goats – The Ultimate Guide
First off, a phonetic lesson. The word boer is pronounced: Bo sounds like BOO (with…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
29 Snacks and Treats To Feed Your Goats in Moderation
Ask anyone who’s owned goats and they will tell you: goats really are eating machines….
Can Goats Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat a huge assortment of plants, and specifically…