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Chickens Articles
14 Unique Gifts for Chicken Lovers
Is there a chicken keeper in your life? From books and shirts to home décor,…
Chicken Tractors 101 – and Why You Need One
If you’ve been paying attention to homesteading magazines and farming websites lately, you may have…
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…
Caring for Your Chickens in the Winter
Chickens are a rather low maintenance animal, in my opinion. Caring for them in the…
Can Chickens Eat Goat Feed? Is it Safe?
Out of all the animals you could possibly own on your farm or homestead, chickens…
8 Facts About Speckled Sussex Chickens to Know
When it comes to chickens, there’s always more to learn. Each and every breed has…
Homesteading
15 Veggies You Can Harvest in 30 Days or Less
Being a good gardener requires many traits: a good eye, diligence, discipline, a willingness to…
10 Things I Really Wish I Had When I Started to Homestead
Looking back on my own homesteading journey, I’ve got nothing but happy feelings for the…
The Homesteader’s Library: Top 50 Books (Plus 21 Free PDFs)
Whether you are just starting out on your homesteading journey or you have been at…
50 Hand-Powered Tools to Get Before You Go Off Grid
Choosing to live off-grid is a big decision. Whether or not you are going without…
How To Hang Clothes Inside To Dry
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first…
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…
Goats
Can Goats Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
To us, the diet of a goat must seem pretty boring. Just a nonstop rotation…
5 Reasons To Consider Disbudding Your Goats
Goats can fall into two categories: those that are polled and those that are not. A…
Can Goats Eat Asparagus? Is It Safe?
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced…
Why Do Goats Wear Bells?
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never…
How To Free-Range Goats the Easy Way
When it comes to taking care of our animals, one of the very best things…
The Ultimate Guide to Goats’ Winter Care
Caring for animals on the homestead only looks easy to those who have never done…