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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Mint? Is it Safe?
If you allow your chickens to free-range, it won’t take long before you notice them…
Chicken Coop Ramps: Everything You Need To Know
If there is one feature of a chicken coop that is truly iconic, it is…
How to Get Your Chickens to Lay More Eggs
If you are raising chickens, there is a good chance that you are doing so…
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) For Chickens and When To Use It
If you’re a chicken owner, you may have heard of diatomaceous earth or DE. This…
Chickens On The Homestead – Tips For November
Although the changing of the leaves is a splendor to behold, we homesteaders see the…
How to Catch a Rooster Safely
Anyone who has spent any amount of time around chickens knows they can be very…
Homesteading
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…
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
How Long Does Bottled Water Last? What about Tap or Borehole Water?
For years water has been served up in bottles, from taps, from boreholes, and even…
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….
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
Goats
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 Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
Can Goats Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Most of us already know that goats are strictly herbivorous. That means they don’t eat…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…