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Chickens Articles
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…
Should I Keeping Lights On in a Chicken Coop?
Should I be keeping the lights on in my chicken coop? This is a question…
Chicken Coop Ventilation Done Right
When you’re building or buying a chicken coop, there are all kinds of features you’ll…
How to Wash Fresh Chicken Eggs (Should You?)
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and…
Here’s How to Set Up a Chicken Brooder
We just brought home our final batch of meat bird chicks for the year. Now…
Can Chickens Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
I know it isn’t totally responsible, but part of the fun of owning any animal…
Homesteading
Suburban Homesteading – The Ultimate Guide
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the…
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…
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
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…
45 Chores and Activities Homesteaders Do During the Winter
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter…
Seasons on the Homestead
I have a wonderful friend who constantly tells me, “I can’t wait until we can…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
Can Goats Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
Goats typically eat a varied herbivorous diet consisting of all sorts of different plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Raisins? Is it Safe?
Goats are fairly infamous for developing a sweet tooth if you let them. Giving them…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
Can Goats Eat Avocado? Is it Safe?
Goats, or at least domestic goats, can eat a surprisingly varied diet. Some owners even…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…