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62 Things Ducks Can Eat and 13 They Really Shouldn’t
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Top 20 Domestic Duck Breeds for Homesteaders
How Much Does an Emu Actually Cost?
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Chickens Articles
Hmm, Why are My Chickens Dying? (7 Reasons Why)
Most chicken owners have been through it, and if they haven’t they probably will: you…
Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Anyone who has owned chickens for any length of time, especially on a busy farm…
23 Chicken Coop Must-Haves to Keep Your Birds Happy
It doesn’t matter whether you plan on raising five chickens or fifty – it’s essential…
Here’s How to Keep Chickens Out of Mulch
As a chicken owner, one of the great joys we have is watching our chickens…
Chickens Inbreeding, Line Breeding, and Outbreeding – What You Should Know
If you want to increase your flock size without having genetic challenges that have a…
10 Good Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying Eggs
If you’re keeping chickens for eggs, naturally you want them to keep right on laying…
Homesteading
Maintaining Temperature and Humidity Inside Your Greenhouse
To understand the need for temperature and humidity control in your greenhouse, there are a…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Homestead Supply List: 99 Items to Have
Homesteading and off-grid living is something that’s becoming more and more popular with new people…
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….
How to Homeschool Your Children If They Have Special Needs
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
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…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…