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Chickens Articles
Can Chickens Eat Zinnias? Is it Safe?
If you let your chickens free-range, you probably already noticed they have a preference for…
Will Generators Get Wet? What Happens Then?
Every homesteader knows by now how indispensable generators are. For getting work done around the…
Can Chickens Eat Raspberries? Is it Safe?
Chickens are content eating just about anything, but if I’ve noticed one thing about these…
Sneezing Chickens: 11 Reasons Why it Happens
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time you are probably well acquainted with…
So, What is the Difference Between a Chicken and a Hen?
Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And…
Super-Quick Oatmeal and Raisins Treats For Chickens
If you don’t give your chickens regular treats, you should. Treats help your birds stay…
Homesteading
How to Measure the Depth of a Well
Ever wondered how deep your well is? This is a question that many homeowners ask…
The 5 Worst U.S. States for Homesteaders
For most of us who don’t already have a homestead to call our own, the…
How To Hold a Clothing Swap
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes…
Making Powder from Orange Peels in 5 Easy Steps
If you ask me, orange peel powder is one of the most underused kitchen ingredient….
18 Tips to Survive a Produce Auction
Have you ever gone to a produce auction? If not, you are in for a…
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…
Goats
Should Goats Be Eating Thorns?
Goat owners know that their animals will eat just about anything they take a liking…
How to Get Started With Goats
Are you wondering how to get started with goats on your homestead? Well, you’re not…
Should You Keep Goat Bucks? 3 Reasons Not To
That is the question! When you have a goat herd for the purpose of milking,…
Can Goats Eat Pumpkin? Is It Safe?
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they…
Should I Let My Goats Outside at Night?
When it comes to taking care of domestic animals, there’s not much new under the…
When and How to Wean Your Goats
It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals….