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Chickens Articles
How to Train Your Dog to Get Along With Your Chickens (And 7 Breeds to Get)
If you have animals on your homestead, the ideal for you, like me in so…
So, What’s the Best Ground Cover for a Chicken Run?
Chickens spend much of their time inside their run or coop, and as all owners…
Here’s How to Keep Chickens Out of Mulch
As a chicken owner, one of the great joys we have is watching our chickens…
Broody Hens: Everything You Need to Know
If your normally sweet, docile little hen just turned into a fire-breathing dragon with feathers,…
Can Chickens Eat Lavender? Is it Safe?
Most seasoned chicken keepers already know that chickens tend to really love herbs, usually above…
5 Amazing Chicken Gift Ideas
If you love your feathered friends as much as I do, you’ll want to add…
Homesteading
So, What Is a Root Cellar?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could grow enough food to sustain you throughout the…
How Long Do Chickens of Each Breed Live?
A big part of taking care of animals is understanding how long they can be…
17 Ways to Keep Rats Out of Your Chicken Coop (For Good!)
If you’ve ever had mice infest your home or chicken coop, you know they are…
The 20 Most Useful Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is something that you can reasonably expect to find in any household. It’s…
How to Write a Business Plan for Your Homestead (In 10 Easy Steps)
Many homesteaders imagine a way of life that pays for itself. Said another way, 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…
Goats
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Rumen Acidosis in Goats: Remedies and Prevention
Taking care of animals means knowing what kinds of diseases and ailments can afflict them,…
Can Goats Eat Peanut Butter? Is it Safe?
For the people who’ve never owned goats before, they probably think of goats as eating…
Can Goats Eat Kiwi? Is it Safe?
Most owners of domestic goats have taken to giving their furry charges more than just…
10 Things I Wish I Had Known before Getting Goats
We jumped in without even looking, really. We spent nearly 20 minutes on research, and…