Can You Have a Duck As a Pet [7 Pros and Cons]
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 …
How to Keep Chickens From Leaving Your Yard When They’re Free-Ranging
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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10 Inventive DIY Incubator Designs That’ll Make You Broody
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 …
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Egg Collecting Aprons – 10 Free and Easy Patterns to DIY
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 …
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Homesteader’s Guide to Quail Farming – Eggs, Raising, and More!
Diving into the world of poultry is often the first step into keeping livestock for many homesteaders, with chickens coming top of the list every time. But …
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How Long Do Farm Fresh Eggs Last and How to Store Your Egg Bounty
There is nothing better than having a consistent supply of fresh eggs from your very own flock of hens. If your hens produce more eggs …
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6 Reasons Not to Chicken Out Of Keeping Emus (And 5 Reasons Why You Might)
Chickens are fun but noisy, ducks are completely quackers, and geese are, in my humble opinion, the devil incarnate. But what about emus? Are the …
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What Chickens Lay White Eggs? A List of the 10 Best White Egg Laying Chickens
One of the coolest parts of raising chickens and being a backyard chicken keeper is collecting multi-colored eggs every week! Blue eggs, green eggs, pink …
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8 Homestead Cooking Tricks That Will Change Your Life
If you cook from scratch, you’re probably willing to trade a little time for quality. But if you don’t already know some of these time-saving …
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Chickens vs Ducks – Raising Chickens or Ducks on the Homestead?
Thinking of raising chickens or ducks on your homestead? Whenever the need or want arises for fresh eggs and meat, chickens are always the front-runner. …
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Raising Ducks – Pros and Cons of Backyard Ducks
Let’s dive into the pros and cons of raising ducks in your backyard! Are backyard ducks right for you? Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Those …