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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?
So, What Color are Emu Eggs Typically?
Chickens Articles
How to Get Your Chickens to Lay More Eggs
If you are raising chickens, there is a good chance that you are doing so…
Converting a Dog House into a Chicken Coop
Here are our sweet silkie chickens… My daughter has these babies as “show chickens” for…
Vegetarian-fed Chickens: Good Idea or Not?
Take a stroll down the egg aisle at your supermarket. Without a doubt, you will…
So, Why Are Chicks Yellow?
I don’t think it is any stretch to say that the most iconic image of…
Can Chickens Eat Corn Husks? Is it Safe?
Chickens have a reputation for being very enthusiastic, borderline adventurous eaters. Once they find a…
Do Cats Usually Attack Chickens?
Homesteaders, like everyone else, enjoy having pets – after all, they need cuddle therapy too…
Homesteading
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
How Cold Should a Root Cellar Be? What Temperature?
How could should a root cellar be – and how can this simple building help…
10 Things Homesteaders Always Get Wrong
Homesteading is not the idealistic, blissful lifestyle that magazines and news articles make it out…
So, How Much Land Do You Need To Homestead?
As our world changes rapidly, and more people struggle to keep up with its fast-paced…
Is Homesteading Like Prepping?
Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when they are actually…
Exactly How Many Gallons Are There in a 24 Pack of Water?
If you are anything like me, you appreciate a good bargain. However, it’s not only…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Spinach? Is it Safe?
Most folks already know that goats subsist primarily on a diet of greenery, and as…
Can Goats Eat Pine Needles? Is it Safe?
Ask anybody who’s kept goats for a long time and they will tell you that,…
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
Can Goats Eat Kale? Is it Safe?
Goats eat all sorts of leafy vegetables and other plants, and that includes many of…
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 Rice? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means that they eat a wide variety of plant matter,…