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Chickens Articles
Silkie Chickens: Should You Get Them?
Did you ever wonder if you should get silkie chickens for your backyard or homestead?…
17 Endangered Chicken Breeds and How You Can Help
Most homesteaders have the space and means to assist in the conservation of endangered chicken…
12 Ways to Sex a Chicken – Hen or Rooster?
Do you want to know how to sex a chicken? Hens and roosters play different…
Will Chickens Eat Their Own Poop?
Chickens are pretty adventurous eaters. You might even say they are a little indiscriminate. Chickens…
Can Chickens Eat Figs? Is it Safe?
When it comes to feeding chickens, you’ve probably noticed that they tend to be highly…
Can Chickens Eat Beans? Is it Safe?
When it comes to feeding chickens, they’ll happily eat a lot more than just their…
Homesteading
25 Easy Tips to Keeping Your House Clean
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of…
Removing Toilet Stains: 7 Different Ways
It’s not a pretty sight to see toilet stains in your bathroom. Usually caused by…
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…
11 Uses for Cherry Stems and Pits. What to Do With Them
I think everybody loves cherries. I know I sure do, and because you’re here, I’m…
How Saving Money Nearly Ruined My Marriage and My Life
I was a teenager in the 80’s, the decade of decadence. I grew up to…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
Goats
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 Lettuce? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit…
22 Fruits Goats Can Eat that Will Spoil Them
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for…
26 Veggies Goats Can Eat that Are Perfectly Safe (PDF)
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…