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Chickens Articles
Ayam Cemani: Is This Luxury Chicken Breed Worth Raising?
A rare modern breed of chicken, the Ayam Cemani is native to Indonesia. This chicken…
Can a Chicken Survive the Rain?
Have you ever heard the expression matter than a wet hen? How about the old…
The Golden Comet Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Whether you are trying to start your very own flock as a brand new keeper,…
Is it Painful for My Chickens to Lay Their Eggs?
Most breeds of chicken lay lots of eggs every single year and will do so…
18 Ingredients To Add to a Chicken Dust Bath (and 3 Not To)
When I was a kid, we had a small farm with various animals – including…
The Best 12 Broody Hen Breeds to Choose From
For some chicken owners, hatching and raising new chicks themselves in an incubator and then…
Homesteading
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
5 Surefire Ways To Get Rid of Mice Naturally
On the homestead, you will often have chickens, food storage, or a garden. That’s what…
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…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
Can Ducks Eat Oranges? Be Careful…
If you’ve been paying any attention on the internet, you’ve noticed that people are getting…
Goats
So, How Much Hay Can (Or Should) a Goat Eat?
Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
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…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Roses? Is it Safe?
Ask anyone who has raised goats for any length of time and they will tell…
Can Goats Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
For folks who haven’t lived around or raised them, goats are often thought of as…