How High Should a Chicken Fence Be to Keep Chickens In and Predators Out?
Do you want to keep your chickens safe from predators or prevent your beloved flock from escaping and wreaking havoc upon your neighbor’s lawn and garden? Then you
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How to Build the Best Fence for Cattle – From Electric to High-Tensile
I have been toying with the idea of introducing cows to our small-holding, but the thought of having to upgrade all our fences is a little daunting, to
Brewers Yeast for Ducks – Prevent Niacin Deficiency With Brewers Yeast
My Indian Runner Ducks quack me up. They operate as a single unit, running in formation as though they share one brain between their 13 bodies. They’re busy
How to Fix a Chicken Twisting Head Upside Down
A chicken twisting its head upside down is a disturbing sight. A symptom of wry neck, this condition is easy to treat, if a little time-consuming, and even
How to Keep Chickens Out of My Yard [9 Ways to Stop a Ruined Garden!]
Have your neighbor’s chickens claimed your yard as their own? Or, maybe your flock always wanders beyond their coop, and you want them to leave your yard? Either
31 Awesome Chicken Coop Signs Ideas
Are you looking to spruce your coop with a sign or two to make things livelier? Then read this post! I’ve scanned through countless dozens (or more) of
5 Signs of Hoof Rot in Goats and How to Treat It Yourself
All hoofed animals are susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections of the hoof. Horses often suffer from mud fever, greasy heels, and thrush, while our cloven-hoofed friends –
How to Prepare for Farrowing Pigs [4 Tips to Breed Your Own Piglets]
Homestead pigs can be pretty easy work once you have your infrastructure set up. The price tag on those little piglets can be a real doozy though. Depending
How I Turned an Old Barn into a Chicken and Goat Palace for $200
For years my husband, Brad, and I idly dreamed about moving to the country. We wanted the space and the quiet for us, and our very active dogs.
Raising Pheasants vs Chickens For Profit on Your Homestead
Making a profit on the homestead is part of becoming self-sufficient, and we should all be looking for ways of making out homestead work for us. If you’re
