Chickens Chicken Repellent: How To Keep Chickens Off Your Porch Jenny Graham, December 1, 2023November 30, 2023 Do you have free-range chickens and are wondering how to keep chickens off your porch? Well, you are not alone. Lets look at some of the most effective ways to keep chickens out of your living spaces. How to Keep Chickens Off of Your Porch From physical barriers, fake predators,… Continue Reading
Homesteading Ewe vs Lamb: Terminology & What is a Female Sheep Called? Jenny Graham, November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 Have you found yourself wondering, what is a female sheep called? When it comes to sheep terminology, it’s wooly simple and yet there’s lots to learn. What is a Female Sheep Called? A female sheep is most often called an Ewe. What is a Female Sheep Called Other Than Ewe?… Continue Reading
Chickens Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes, Plus These Other 25 Foods Donna Larson, November 26, 2023November 26, 2023 There’s been an influx in chicken keepers over the last couple of years, and they’re often asking can chickens eat tomatoes and other nightshade plants…. Continue Reading
Homesteading 22 Best Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds For Small Farms Jenny Graham, November 25, 2023November 24, 2023 When it comes to choosing the the best livestock guardian dog breeds, strong protective instincts are the top quality you want to look for. Lets sort through the list of livestock guardian dog breeds so you can choose the best guard dogs for your farm animals. The Best Livestock Guardian… Continue Reading
Chickens Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs: All About Meat Chickens Jenny Graham, November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 Cornish Cross chickens are are a hybrid breed developed for their rapid growth and meat production. You may be wondering though do Cornish Cross chickens lay eggs? Do Cornish Cross Chickens Lay Eggs? While Cornish Cross chickens lay eggs, their egg production is not as prolific as the more popular… Continue Reading
Goats Can Baby Goats Drink Cow Milk, Bottle Feeding Kids Donna Larson, November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 As a small dairy producer of cows milk, I frequently receive the begging question can baby goats drink cow milk? Continue Reading
Chickens Walk-in Metal Chicken Coop: Large Affordable Hen House Review Jenny Graham, November 7, 2023November 16, 2023 Large Metal Chicken Coop for Outdoor Use As a small poultry farm owner (and when I say small, I mean small) I’m always looking to save some cash. This large metal chicken coop definitely fits the bill. Not only is it my new hen house, I also converted one into… Continue Reading
Chickens Egg Calculator: How Many Eggs Will 100 Chickens Lay a Day? Jenny Graham, November 3, 2023November 8, 2023 Are you starting a pastured egg business and need to know how many eggs will 100 chickens lay a day. Or Possibly, you are just curious to find out how many eggs your chickens will lay a day so you can start planning your backyard flock. There are various factors… Continue Reading