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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?
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How Many Lambs Do Sheep Have per Birthing?
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Chickens Articles
New Hampshire Chickens – What You Need to Know
Originating in America in 1910, professor ‘Red’ Richardson with input from local farmers and the…
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…
So, Why Are Chicks Yellow?
I don’t think it is any stretch to say that the most iconic image of…
What Temperature is Too Cold for My Chicks and Chickens?
Anyone who has ever raised chickens knows they are pretty hardy birds, and also knows…
What is a Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a mobile coop that you can move around easily in your…
How to Harvest a Chicken Humanely
The chickens that are shown in this video were given the best life possible, from…
Homesteading
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
Here’s How Much Land You Need to Be Self-Sufficient
I’ve lost count of how many times I have heard people say, “I dream of…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal in America?
As a person who lives off-grid I, like many others in my situation, understand just…
Hmm, Why Does My Pantry Smell Bad? 5 Reasons Why
We’ve all been there before. You go to your pantry to pull out some needed…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Goats
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
15 Goat Breeds for the Average Homesteader
One of the coolest things about goats is also one of the most intimidating: there…
Can Goats Eat Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…