Are you a proud chicken owner? I know I am! I love my little birds because they require so little yet give back so much. However, chickens do have certain pests that they must contend with. As their ...
Goat Fencing: 6 Important Tips to Consider to Build the Perfect Fence
Are you the proud owner of goats? Are you considering becoming a proud owner of goats? Well, if so, the first thing you need to consider is the type of fencing you are going to use to keep your ...
How to Butcher a Rabbit Humanely in 6 Quick and Easy Steps
Have you ever considered raising rabbits for meat? They are a great small meat source. You can get hundreds of pounds of meat per year from a few rabbits. Who would’ve thought? And with the right ...
Bottle Feeding Goats: 10 Important Points You Need to Consider
‘Goat Mom’….if you ever see this sticker on the back of a pick-up truck, you’ll know that you probably just passed me on the highway. Yes, I get a lot of strange looks, and it makes a lot of people ...
How to Get Rid of Small Hive Beetles for Good in 5 Fail-Proof Steps
Bees are certainly amazing creatures and worth investing in around your home. But they do face certain threats. One of the main threats to your beehive is hive beetles. If not kept under control they ...
How to Trim a Goat’s Hooves in 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Infection
For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning to overcome is the fear of trimming my goats’ hooves. ...
How to Milk a Goat in 10 Easy Steps (and How to Properly Store the Milk)
Why did you invest in goats? Was it to clear your land, to have as a pet, to use as a meat source, or to raise as a dairy source? Well, for me, it was for many of the reasons I just mentioned. I ...
How to Build a Goat Shed with a Loft Bed for Almost $0
My husband and I had made the decision to branch out from chickens and buy our first goat. Obviously, we were a little green about the whole thing because we only purchased one (and one goat quickly ...
37 Free DIY Duck House / Coop Plans & Ideas that You Can Easily Build
Have you ever considered raising your own ducks? They are very entertaining creatures that lay large eggs and are also a good meat source too. But if you decide to raise ducks, then you have to build ...