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Chickens Articles
Are Lavender Orpingtons Docile or Aggressive?
One of the coolest, and sometimes one of the most confusing, things about domestic chickens…
8 Salmon Faverolles Facts to Know Before You Get Them
One of the most distinguished chickens in the world, the Salmon Faverolles is a very…
How to Collect and Store Chicken Eggs
Have you ever looked at a hen, and wondered if she misses her eggs when…
How to Wash Fresh Chicken Eggs (Should You?)
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and…
Can Chickens Eat Cantaloupe?
Last year, I had a superb harvest of cantaloupe melons from my garden. I absolutely…
Why Is My Chicken Limping? 16 Possible Causes
One thing any homesteader can appreciate is just how valuable their animals are. We do…
Homesteading
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…
25 Ways to Make an Extra $500 / Month From Your Homestead
If you’re looking to make your homestead more self-sufficient, you may have wondered if it’s…
How To Organize Your Home on a Budget
There are always areas in the house where clutter seems to build up, and organizing…
So, How Many Peaches are in a Bushel?
You know you’re dealing with a lot of something when you’re talking about a bushel….
6 Ways to Clean Vomit Out of Carpet
It’s happened to all of us – you’re enjoying a nice dinner party at your…
10 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Homesteading
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…
Can Goats Eat Sunflower Seeds? Is it Safe?
There is hardly any kind of plant matter that goats won’t eat. They eat leaves,…
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 Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
Can Goats Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
Goats are herbivores, but they are animals that eat all sorts of different plants. And…