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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Gourds? Is it Safe?
In most parts of the country, gourds are thought of more as decorations or raw…
Can Chickens Eat Meat? Is it Safe?
If you’ve never stopped to consider just what is in chicken feed, you might not…
So, What is the Difference Between a Chicken and a Hen?
Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And…
10 Surefire Ways to Protect Your Chickens from Hawks
Chickens are wonderful. They provide us with plenty of eggs, useful fertilizer and, of course,…
25 Ways to Keep Chickens Warm Without Electricity
If you have ever thought about raising chickens, you likely have images of ruby-red birds…
Can Chickens Eat Pineapple? Is it Safe?
If you own chickens, you probably already know that they eat all kinds of things,…
Homesteading
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
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…
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…
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
65 Juicy Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you are a new homesteader, old – sorry, experienced – homesteader, or wannabe homesteader,…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Pineapple? Is It Safe?
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves…
7 Solid Fencing Ideas for Your Goats
Ask anyone who has kept goats for any length of time and they will likely…
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….
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….
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…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…