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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Can Cows Eat Apples? 🍎 What About Fermented Apples? 🍎
For humans, an apple a day is supposed to keep the doctor away, but for cows, tackling a fruitarian diet isn’t quite so straightforward. During fall, any homesteader
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
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 eggs, even orange
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 –
6 Off Grid Washing Machines That Take the Sweat Out of Washing Clothes
Doing your laundry off-grid doesn’t necessarily mean “difficult.” What it does mean is doing it “differently.” Washing clothes, generations ago, was a true workout. When you mention off-grid
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
Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Review – Straw Bale Gardening
This is my book review of ‘Straw Bale Gardens Complete‘ by Joel Karsten. This book focuses on straw bale gardening, which Joel describes as “a breakthrough vegetable gardening method”.
CountyLine Log Splitter Review [25-Ton, 30-Ton, 40-Ton Comparison + Accessories]
Are you thinking of buying a CountyLine log splitter? Here’s all the info you need to know before jumping in. CountyLine Log Splitters are exclusive to Tractor Supply.
