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7 Benefits of Gardening with Chickens

Raising chickens within a garden can improve chicken health and provide you with healthier eggs. For example, Jim recommends feeding … See more

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Wyandotte Chicken: Essential Facts and Care Tips

WebThe Wyandotte chicken breed is a popular choice among poultry enthusiasts, known for its stunning appearance and excellent utility. As a dual-purpose …

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Mites on Chickens

WebIf your chickens remain in one location, the greater the chance for a mite infestation. 5. Ensure your chickens have access to plenty of dirt. Dirt, or a mixture of dirt …

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Sheep Guide for Beginners

WebSheep Health and Feeding. Many breeds of sheep do well on pasture in the summer and grass hay in the winter. If you are raising sheep for wool, you should not …

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Polish Chicken: Care Tips, Egg Laying, Color (& More!)

WebPolish chickens come in various colors and patterns, including white, black, silver, and golden. They are relatively small for a standard-sized breed, weighing around …

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Homesteading and Health

WebStaying healthy is absolutely essential to homesteading, but by homesteading, you can stay healthier. Many people would love to be able to improve their health by …

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Brahma Chicken: A Comprehensive Guide for Poultry Enthusiasts

WebBrahma chickens require a secure and spacious coop to accommodate their large size. A general guideline is to allow at least 4 square feet of floor space per bird. …

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Araucana Chickens: Characteristics, History, and Care

WebThe Araucana chicken is a breed that is believed to have originated in Chile, specifically in the region of Araucanía. This breed is known for its unique blue or …

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Fainting Goats (aka Myotonic Goats): History, Myths, and Facts

WebDr. Sponenberg discusses the history of the myotonic goat and what exactly is a “fainting goat.”. Although you can milk any goat, this breed is primarily a meat goat. If …

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Buck Health and Breeding

WebEpisode 83For the Love of Goats. Every aspect of your buck’s health is critically important during breeding season, from his eyes and legs to his reproductive …

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Bottle Feeding a Calf With Goat Milk

WebPlace the milk in the bucket, then using your fingers (the bottle trained calf should suck on them readily), guide the calf’s head downward into the bucket. It helps to …

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Goat Worms: A Complete Guide to Winning the War in Your Pasture

WebSince I bought my first goats in 2002, nothing has changed more than the diagnosis and treatment of worms in goats. Unfortunately, nothing online ever dies, so …

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Better: the everyday art of sustainable living

WebShortly after the author inherited Better Farm from her uncle, she lost her New York City job and ended a long-term relationship. After a few months, she decided to …

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Hatching Chicken Eggs: A Step-by-Step Guide

WebMaintaining the right temperature and humidity levels is critical for the healthy development of the embryos inside the eggs. The temperature should be kept at around …

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Pygmy Goats: Small Hooves, Big Hearts!

WebPygmy goats are a miniature breed of domestic goat that originated in Africa. They are a popular choice as pets due to their manageable size, friendly demeanor, and …

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Chicken Manure as Fertilizer

WebFertilizer refers to the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, known by the abbreviation NPK on store bought products. Synthetic fertilizers are the chemical …

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What's So Bad About lard

WebHydrogenated oils contain trans-fats, which are responsible for negative health outcomes, such as causing our blood sugar to go up, our LDL cholesterol to increase, …

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Working Goats: Putting the Cart before the Goat

WebTo hitch your goat to the cart, run the tugs through the shaft loops and attach to the back rings on the cart while sliding the shaft through the loop as well. Run the …

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Book review: Pastured Poultry Profit$

WebPastured Poultry Profit$ provides the perfect companion to Harvey Ussery’s The Small-Scale Poultry Flock, which I reviewed last week here. I purchased both books …

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Easter Egger Chicken: Appearance, Personality, and Egg-Laying …

WebEaster Eggers are prolific egg layers, producing between 200-280 eggs per year. They typically start laying eggs at around 5-6 months of age. Their eggs can range …

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