Chickens
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Raising Chickens For Beginners: Are These Interesting Birds Right For You?
Learn everything you need to know about raising chickens for beginners. Make an informed decision about whether chickens are right for you! Are Backyard Chickens For You? Chickens are pretty low…
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Homesteading Time Management: 3 Tips for Fitting It All in On The Homestead
If you grow some of your own food, you’ve probably figured out that it can be very time-consuming, especially if you are also working or have small children. Read on for some practical…
- Homesteading, Chickens, Food Preservation and Storage, Gardening, Indoor Gardening, Raising Livestock, Resources and Book Reviews, Seed Saving, Sustainable Living
65 Gifts for Homesteaders
Need some gift ideas for that special someone? You’re in the right place! Check out this list we have compiled of the best gifts for homesteaders! From handy reference books, to helpful kitchen…
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What is a Homesteader? Modern Homesteaders
What is a homesteader? Many people think of homesteading as an old fashioned term, and it is. The term “homestead” used to refer to a tract of land that a family filed a…
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Raising Ducks With Chickens: 8 Questions From Duck Beginners
Ducks are such a fun addition to a backyard flock, and get along well with chickens. When I brought home my first ducklings, I really had a hard time actually finding information about…
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Hatching Eggs With a Broody Hen (Hatching Chicken Eggs Naturally for Fun or Profit)
Wondering how to hatch eggs without using an incubator? Hatching eggs with a broody hen is easy and rewarding! Hatching Chicken Eggs Naturally We’ve all had one, that persistently broody hen…
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How To Grow Black Oil Sunflower Seeds for Chickens and Livestock
Would you like your farm to be more self-sufficient? Keep reading to learn how to grow black oil sunflower seeds for your chickens and other livestock! Black oil sunflower seeds (sometimes abbreviated…
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Backyard Chickens: Save Money by Soaking Your Chickens’ Feed
Did you know you can save money just by soaking your chickens’ feed? Simply soaking their feed overnight makes the nutrients more digestible, reduces waste and actually stretches your feed farther because your…
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6 Garden Crops to Grow for Your Chickens
My chickens get a wide variety of garden scraps and weeds, but if you have wanted to save money on your feed bill, keep reading for six easy-to-grow garden crops to grow for…
- Chickens, DIY, Food Preservation and Storage, Gardening, Herbs, Homesteading, Raising Livestock, Resources and Book Reviews, Seed Saving, Self Sufficient Lifestyle
The Encyclopedia of Country Living: Book Review
The Encyclopedia of Country Living: Book Review I don’t like to spend money on a book until I know it’s really, really good. When I find a book that looks promising, I…
