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Treating Chicken Lice and Mites

I remember it like it was yesterday. I picked up my favorite hen for a few minutes, put her down, […]

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Deep Litter Method for Chickens

I love the deep litter method! What is the deep litter method, you ask? It is a way of turning […]

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Manure Management On The Homestead

If you have a homestead with animals, you probably have lots of manure to deal with. But what do you […]

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Why you should consider keeping a rooster

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Why You Should Consider Keeping A Rooster

By this time of year, even newbie chicken owners can distinguish all of their new spring chicks as hens or […]

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Raising A Years Supply Of Meat On The Farm

When we first moved to our little farm 3 years ago, our big goal was to raise as much of […]

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Milk Animals On The Homestead

So you’ve protected your family’s food security by planting a garden, raising some chickens, and maybe some animals for meat. […]

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How To Incubate Chicken Eggs

It’s spring, and around here, that means it’s hatching season! As soon as the chickens start laying really well again, […]

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Adding livestock to the homestead

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Animals, Homesteading

Adding Livestock To The Homestead

If you have a homestead, or are building one, you probably think about if and when you should be adding […]

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Raising turkeys for beginners

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Raising Turkeys For Beginners

Raising turkeys on the homestead is an easy way to provide meat for your family. Smart homesteaders raise a variety […]

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Raising ducks for eggs and meat

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Raising Ducks for Eggs and Meat

Have you ever wanted to try raising ducks? They are a fun little addition to the homestead, and can be […]

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