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Chickens Articles
7 Reasons Why Chickens are the Easiest Livestock to Raise
If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you…
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
Converting a Dog House into a Chicken Coop
Here are our sweet silkie chickens… My daughter has these babies as “show chickens” for…
Can Chickens Eat Dairy? Is it Safe?
Once you’ve owned chickens long enough, you’ll probably come around to the idea that there…
10 Quick Facts About Lavender Orpington Chickens
When it comes to chickens, there is no shortage of breeds to choose from. Every…
Question, Can Chickens Eat Grapes?
I’ve said this before but it’s something that bears repeating homesteaders really appreciate their animals….
Homesteading
So, How Much Does it Cost to Set Up a Hand Pump Well?
For those homesteaders who want to be totally self-sufficient, a well is a must. But…
How to Homeschool Your Children If They Have Special Needs
I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with…
How To Travel With Eggs Without Breaking Any
Picture this – it’s the holidays, and you’re headed home to visit your friends and…
Raising Beef Cattle: The Complete Guide
Beef is one of the most popular meats consumed in the United States, if not…
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…
Can My Ducks Get Fleas? What Should I Do?
Compared to chickens, ducks tend to be remarkably healthy. Given even a little bit of…
Goats
Why Do Goats Faint? What’s Happening?
If you’ve been on the internet, and I mean ever, I have no doubt you’ve…
Nigerian Dwarf Goats: How to Raise Them on the Homestead
All livestock species have advantages and disadvantages for homesteaders. Looking at goats, they tend to…
Can Goats Eat Cabbage? Is it Safe?
Goats are herbivores, but they are animals that eat all sorts of different plants. And…
So, How High Will Goats Jump?
Goats are remarkable creatures and important livestock animals the world over. But despite this, they…
So, How Much Hay Can (Or Should) a Goat Eat?
Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers…
Is It Safe for Goats to Eat Tomato Plants?
I often get questions about the diets of various animals, and, specifically, “Is what I…