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Chickens Articles
So, Can Chickens See at Night?
When you think about it, chickens are amazing birds with impressive physiologies. Chickens are especially…
Can Chickens Eat Oregano? Is it Safe?
Chickens love to nibble on all sorts of plants, and some of their very favorite…
How to Stop Chickens from Scratching Up Your Trees and Shrubs
Every year, I think I have finally designed the perfect chicken-proof garden… and then those…
What Foods That Humans Eat Can Chickens Eat as Well?
Most chickens’ owners know already that their birds seemingly eat just about anything. It is…
What’s the Incubation Period for Chicken Eggs?
Most people know that if you want to hatch chicks, you’ll need a hen to…
41 Cheap Chicken Feed Ideas That Will Save You Money
Raising chickens can be quite the costly endeavor. Sure, you get rewarded with eggs, meat,…
Homesteading
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;…
What Exactly Is Grey Water, Anyway?
Living off the grid means that sometimes you have to make do with whatever you…
How to Homestead Without Animals
When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted…
30 Ways to Reuse Your Eggshells Instead Of Just Composting
The next time you have eggshells to throw out after your morning scramble or Benedict,…
14 Creative Uses For Coffee Grounds In The Garden
Have you given much thought to your coffee grounds? They can make a great cup of…
44 Uses for Aloe Vera Gel
Sourcing an aloe vera plant for your balcony, garden or survival homestead is step one…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…
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….
Can Goats Eat Mango? Is it Safe?
Fruit isn’t something that goats in the wild get all of the time, outside of…
How to Deal With a Pregnant Goat
If you have goats on your homestead, you’ve likely wondered about how difficult it might…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
Can Goats Eat Squash? Is it Safe?
Most goat owners keep their herds fed on a typical diet of hay, grass and…