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Chickens Articles
Lavender Orpington Chicken Breed – What You Need to Know
Choosing to own any animal is always a big commitment, and whatever reasons you have…
So, Can Chickens Get Fleas, Mites or Lice?
Chickens are thought to be hardy and easy to care for, and much of the…
18 Types of Roosters To Consider for Your Flock
For many of us who own chickens, the prospect of owning a rooster seems to…
9 Things to Do With Your Old Hens
Most chicken keepers start keeping these ubiquitous domestic birds for one reason more than any…
Question: Can You Neuter Roosters?
If you own a flock of chickens, the first big question you probably faced was…
Chicken Poop Can Be Dangerous! Here’s How to Handle It
Every homesteader knows that a big part of taking care of animals, any animals, is…
Homesteading
30 Gifts for Homesteaders Your Loved Ones Will Enjoy
As a homesteader, you may at times find yourself strapped for cash or otherwise seeking…
Making Powder from Orange Peels in 5 Easy Steps
If you ask me, orange peel powder is one of the most underused kitchen ingredient….
How to Hold a Chicken Properly
If you own chickens, you’ve got to know how to pick them up. Whether you’re…
How To Hold a Clothing Swap
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes…
Chemical Free Pest Control Around The Home
Every year millions of pounds of pesticides are used on lawns and around homes. No…
20 Homemade Mouse Poison Recipes That Work
Oh, mice. They sure are cute. At least when they are scampering around out in…
Goats
10 Clever Ways to Keep Goats Cool on a Scorching Day
Just because our animals live outside, that doesn’t mean they can cope with extreme temperatures….
Can Goats Eat Nuts? Is it Safe?
Goats typically eat a varied herbivorous diet consisting of all sorts of different plant matter,…
Can Goats Eat Mushrooms? Is it Safe?
Every goat owner already knows that their goats eat all sorts of plant matter. Domestic…
How to Bottle Feed Your Baby Goats
Most of the time, baby goats are born to a doe that loves them and…
How Exactly Do Goats Eat Thorns?
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable…
Will Goats Eat Anything? Can They? Should They?
In popular culture, goats are associated inseparably with the notion that they can and will…