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Chickens Articles
Chicken Tractors 101 – and Why You Need One
If you’ve been paying attention to homesteading magazines and farming websites lately, you may have…
10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are…
How Do Chickens Show Affection?
Chickens are often seen as simple creatures, but they are actually quite complex and interesting…
25 Ways to Keep Chickens Warm Without Electricity
If you have ever thought about raising chickens, you likely have images of ruby-red birds…
Can Chickens Eat Juniper Berries? Is It Safe?
One of the most polarizing fruits out there, even though it isn’t a true fruit,…
Can Chickens Eat Limes? Is it Safe?
Pretty much every chicken keeper knows by now that chickens can eat fruit, and many…
Homesteading
21 Sawdust Uses Around the Home and Homestead
Around the homestead, we use sawdust for many purposes, both inside and outside. As we…
What Can You Burn in a Burn Barrel? 5 Things That Are Safe
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of…
Can You Really Fill a Hot Tub with Rainwater?
If you own a hot tub, you have probably regretted the extra expense it tacks…
How Many Water Bottles Are in a Gallon?
Water on the go is important to everyone consequently water bottles are on sale everywhere,…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
So, How Many Peaches are in a Bushel?
You know you’re dealing with a lot of something when you’re talking about a bushel….
Goats
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…
Can Goats Eat Peanut Butter? Is it Safe?
For the people who’ve never owned goats before, they probably think of goats as eating…
Can Goats Eat Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…