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62 Things Ducks Can Eat and 13 They Really Shouldn’t
So, When Do Ducks Start To Lay Eggs?
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?
So, Do Ducks Actually Mate for Life?
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Chickens Articles
So, What Time Do Chickens Go to Bed?
Our chickens need rest just like we do, and just like every other animal, for…
18 Ingredients To Add to a Chicken Dust Bath (and 3 Not To)
When I was a kid, we had a small farm with various animals – including…
Toes in Chickens: How Many is Too Many?
If you’re a chicken keeper, it pays to get acquainted with your birds. You need…
Are Cedar Shavings Good for Chickens as Bedding?
Chickens always need bedding in their coops. For warmth, for hygiene, nesting and more, bedding…
Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes? Is it Safe?
Are they a fruit? Are they truly a vegetable? Does it matter what tomatoes are…
Cornish Cross Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
If you’re planning on raising chickens, for whatever purpose, you’ll need to know your way…
Homesteading
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
Can You Really Fill a Hot Tub with Rainwater?
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks…
25 Clever Ways to Use Waxed Paper
Waxed paper is basically paper that has been made water-resistant through the application of wax….
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….
21 Homesteading Resources (PDFs, Books, and More)
The very best thing about living in our era is that the sum total of…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
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…
Can Goats Eat Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…