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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
If there’s one type of food that is most commonly associated with birds, including chickens,…
How to Wash Fresh Chicken Eggs (Should You?)
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and…
What are the Most Dangerous Chicken Breeds?
Out of all the various animals that you might raise as livestock or just as…
Brahma Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
No matter what your reason for starting or growing your flock, and no matter what…
So, Can Chickens Get Fleas, Mites or Lice?
Chickens are thought to be hardy and easy to care for, and much of the…
Can Chickens Eat Dog Food? Is it Safe?
Anyone who has owned chickens for any length of time, especially on a busy farm…
Homesteading
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
The Homesteader’s Guide to Greywater
While any person can survive without eating for three or four weeks before any serious…
How Much Do 55 Gallons of Water Weigh?
Water is so important for everyone; it is recommended that we should drink at least…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
Homestead Clothes: 14 Essentials to Wear
We’ve all heard about dressing to impress and having the right tool for a particular…
10 Chores to Never Let Young Children Do on the Homestead
“Do your chores!” These are words that I heard frequently as a kid, and it…
Goats
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
Can Goats Eat Celery? Is It Safe?
Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy…
Can Goats Eat Blueberries? Is It Safe?
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting…
DIY Goat Fencing from A to Z
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude…
Alpine Goats – Your Basic Care Guide
In many ways, goats can be ideal livestock. They aren’t too big, are surprisingly productive,…