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Chickens Articles
What Do Chickens Eat? 110 Things That Are Perfectly Fine
Chickens can seemingly eat anything, but that’s hardly the case. While the number of foods…
Beware These 20 Mistakes You Can Make When Keeping Chickens
Chickens are among the best and easiest livestock animals to keep. Even a small backyard…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winterizing Chickens
Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I…
How Do Chickens Show Affection?
Chickens are often seen as simple creatures, but they are actually quite complex and interesting…
Egg Bound Chicken: What It Is, and How To Help
As any chicken keeper knows, it’s important to keep an eye on your birds for…
So, Can Chickens Eat Yellow Squash?
Chickens usually subsist on a diet that is mostly chicken feed, but these omnivorous birds…
Homesteading
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….
174 Homesteading Skills to Master and Become Self-Reliant
Homesteading has played an important part in the history of America. It was initially the…
The 14 Most Effective Non-Electric Washing Machines
If you’re anything like me, your washing machine is probably your favorite appliance in the…
45 Chores and Activities Homesteaders Do During the Winter
I always look forward to the winter months. It’s not necessarily because I love winter…
65 Juicy Homesteading Tips and Tricks
Whether you are a new homesteader, old – sorry, experienced – homesteader, or wannabe homesteader,…
Exactly How Many Gallons Are There in a 24 Pack of Water?
If you are anything like me, you appreciate a good bargain. However, it’s not only…
Goats
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…
Can Goats Eat Chicken Feed? Is it Safe?
If you live on a busy farm or homestead with lots of different livestock, I’ll…
Can Goats Eat Apples?
Do not be fooled by goats’ willingness to consume anything and everything in reach. There…
Can Goats Eat Arugula? Is It Safe?
Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock,…
Can Goats Eat Chocolate? Is it Safe?
It rarely fails that most folks who own animals give in to the temptation to…
Can Goats Eat Alfalfa? Is it Safe?
Goats, compared to other livestock like sheep, cows and horses, tend to enjoy a particularly…