Backyard hens will produce just as many eggs without a rooster as they will with a rooster, but there are more advantages to having one …
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Ducks are some of the most impressive birds, and I love their quirky personalities! But – can you have a duck as a pet? What about …
We all know that keeping chickens free-range provides them with the best living conditions – they can roam freely, pick the best natural food, and display all …
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If you’re new to raising goats, the excitement of seeing your first kids arrive on the scene can easily distract you from the more important …
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There’s little more delicious than a glass of fresh goat milk but, while raw milk does have some advantages, it can also contain potentially harmful …
How to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home [3 Simple Ways] Read More »
In this epic guide, we’re going to brainstorm the best dairy goat breeds and the best goats for milk! But first, there are a few …
7 Dairy Goat Breeds That Make the Best Homestead Milking Goat Read More »
Did you know that around 80% of quails are farmed in China? Why not change this statistic and start hatching your own quail – we’ve …
Want to learn more about Oberhasli goats, their traits, and their characteristics? Then read on! We’re about to brainstorm all about Oberhasli goats – including why they …
7 Compelling Reasons for Raising Oberhasli Goats Read More »
It’s impossible to have a homestead without a healthy population of bugs and other critters. While some of these bring untold benefits to your veggie …
Do Chickens Eat Ticks or Will Ticks Eat Your Chickens? Read More »
As I listen to my Dwarf Nigerian buck announcing his presence to the world at the top of his voice, I think how nice it …
If we would make a list of the world’s most hated creatures, I guarantee that the tick would make it to the top 3. These …
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This epic guide contains many DIY incubator ideas and tutorials on how to make an incubator. But first, I need to tell a funny story about my …
10 Inventive DIY Incubator Designs That’ll Make You Broody Read More »
For a long time, needing an egg collecting apron was something of a pipe dream. My little flock of hens rarely produced more than one …
Egg Collecting Aprons – 10 Free and Easy Patterns to DIY Read More »
I recently decided to start clicker training my young mare and found myself hunting around in the refrigerator, looking for anything that might resemble a …
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At some point or another – most homesteaders and chicken parents usually ask the following questions. Can chickens eat banana peels? And is it safe …
