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Chickens Articles
What Is a Chicken Brooder?
Like so many other enterprises in life, when you get into raising chickens, the lingo…
Chicken Math: How to Do It Right
Whether you have a small starter flock or a large and prosperous one, keeping track…
So, Can Chickens Eat Raw Eggs?
Pretty much all chicken owners figure out quickly that their beloved chickens are highly omnivorous….
Can Chickens Eat Quince? Is it Safe?
If you’ve taken it upon yourself to give your chickens a complete and varied diet…
10 Puffy Head Chicken Breeds To Consider Raising
One of the neatest things about chickens is just how many fascinating breeds there are…
40 Plants To Grow For Chicken Feed
Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance….
Homesteading
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
65 Juicy Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you are a new homesteader, old – sorry, experienced – homesteader, or wannabe homesteader,…
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
Is Homesteading Like Prepping?
Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when they are actually…
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…
30 Ways to Reuse Your Eggshells Instead Of Just Composting
The next time you have eggshells to throw out after your morning scramble or Benedict,…
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 Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Making a Milking Stand for Goats
We had a make shift milking stand for our goat until my hubby decided that…
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…
Goats’ Lifespan: How Long Do They Live?
No matter what sort of livestock you keep on your homestead, preparing for the end…