Do you incubate your own chicken eggs for hatching? You’re probably already aware of how exciting this endeavor can be. Personally, I find chick hatching time to be some of the most thrilling ...
How to Monitor Your Chickens’ Health by Looking at Their Droppings
If you are as passionate about your chickens as I am, you will get to know their habits well. Observing chicken droppings is another valuable way in which to monitor the health of your ...
Spanish Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, and Care
Do you want to venture into the meat goat business? If this question has been on your mind lately, you’ve probably heard all about the most popular meat goats, like the Boer and the Kiko, but ...
How to Catch Chickens the Easy and Not-So-Easy Way
You aren't alone if you’ve found yourself unsuccessfully chasing your chickens, hoping to safely grab ahold of them for one reason or another. Maybe they need some medical treatment, or maybe ...
Why the Icelandic Sheep is Perfect for Homestead and Small Farms
One of the world’s oldest breeds of sheep, the Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1100 years. Yet it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely ...
8 Things to Consider Before Raising Geese
It seems as though just about every homestead in the country has a few chickens - or perhaps more than just a few - running around. Sure, chickens are great - but if you’re interested in trying out ...
Why Are Your Chickens Laying Soft Eggs and What to Do About It
There’s nothing worse than harvesting eggs and feeling a soft egg that is rubber-shelled amongst your gorgeous clutch. Rubbery or thin-shelled, soft eggs aren’t uncommon in a nesting box, but they ...
Coccidiosis in Chickens: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chickens fare pretty well on their own when it comes to fighting diseases and parasites. But there’s one nasty bug that is a well-known, common, nemesis of your flock, and that is ...
How to Choose the Right Duck Breeds for You
I am obsessed with ducks. They were the first livestock animal I raised when I started homesteading. I’ve kept them for meat, for eggs, for their utility in improving soil, and for the sheer joy ...