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Can You Eat Emu Meat? What Does it Taste Like?
19 Things to Feed Your Mallard Ducks
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Can You Safely Eat a Fertilized Chicken Egg?
The Swedish Blue Duck Breed for Homesteaders
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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens Eat Shrimp? (Shells, Tails, Heads)
When it comes to livestock, chickens are or just about the most adventurous and adaptive…
Can Chickens Eat Corn Husks? Is it Safe?
Chickens have a reputation for being very enthusiastic, borderline adventurous eaters. Once they find a…
Can Chickens Eat Peaches? Is it Safe?
I don’t know that I can think of any animal that is more enthusiastic about…
12 Ways to Tell a Chicken is Still Laying Eggs
How do you know if your chicken is still laying eggs? Here’s how to tell if…
5 Reasons to Keep Chickens and 4 Reasons Not To
We love our girls, we really do! If you are considering adding some chickens to…
What is a Chicken Tractor?
A chicken tractor is a mobile coop that you can move around easily in your…
Homesteading
Is Homesteading Like Prepping?
Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when they are actually…
Homestead Supply List: 99 Items to Have
Homesteading and off-grid living is something that’s becoming more and more popular with new people…
32 Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
If you’re a homesteader, then you know that there are some things your friends who…
Everything About the Homestead Act of 1862
In the midst of the turmoil of the early part of the American Civil War…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
The 10 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made As a Homesteader
We all have lived, and we all have learned. Some of our experiences were good;…
Goats
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
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…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…
Can Goats Eat Straw? Is it Safe?
Greenery and plant matter like grass, hay, leaves, twigs, and bark, along with a few…
Can Goats Eat Fruits? Is it Safe?
When most folks think of the typical diet of a goat, they probably imagine grass,…