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Chickens Articles
Urban and Suburban Backyard Chickens: What You Need to Know
I lived in a small townhouse with a tiny backyard. I squeezed in a garden,…
Can Chickens Eat Maple Leaves? Is it Safe?
Every chicken owner knows that their birds will eat just about everything, and that includes…
23 Adorable Black Chicken Breeds To Raise
The goths of chicken breeds come in many forms. Whether they have blindingly shiny black…
Do Chickens Really Have an Umbilical Cord?
Have you ever looked at a chicken and wondered whether or not they have a…
Can Chickens Eat Spicy Food? Is it Safe?
There’s hardly anything that chickens won’t eat. Chickens will eat bugs out of the ground,…
Why Should You Not Help a Chick Hatch
It’s a heartwarming scene: a baby chick, all alone in the world, pits its tiny…
Homesteading
50 Pioneer Skills for the Modern Homesteader
With the introduction of the Homestead Act of 1862, previously unsettled land in the western…
Removing Toilet Stains: 7 Different Ways
It’s not a pretty sight to see toilet stains in your bathroom. Usually caused by…
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
Where is Feeding Mealworms to Chickens Illegal?
When it comes to feeding our chickens, insects make some of the best food around…
Does Irish Spring Soap Repel Cats?
I know cats are some of the most beloved pets in the world, but in…
191 Age-Appropriate Chores For Kids On Homesteads
I homeschooled all three of my kids from Grade 0 to Grade 12. Along with…
Goats
How Much Does Goat Milk Cost?
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not know that goat milk is becoming…
Can Goats Eat Ivy? Is it Safe?
Goats are browsers, and that means they eat many different kinds of plant matter besides…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…
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…
Can Goats Eat Carrots? Is It Safe?
There are few things cuter than the antics of goats. They love to goof around…
Can Goats Eat Zucchini? Is it Safe?
Part of a goat’s diet will usually be made up of vegetables. They will occasionally…