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Where to Buy Chickens and Poultry Online | EPISODE 5

Where to Buy Chickens and Poultry Online | EPISODE 5

Many are unsure as to where to buy chickens and other poultry. Aside from a feed store, buy baby chicks and other young poultry from reputable hatcheries online. It took me over six years before I gained the courage to…

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Raising Turkeys on the Homestead

Raising Turkeys on the Homestead

Raising turkeys on the homestead is easier than most believe it is. In this article learn how to house turkeys and if raising pasture-raised turkeys is the best decision for the property. Raising turkeys for meat provides a family enough…

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What to Feed Chicks | Feed Options

What to Feed Chicks | Feed Options

What to feed chicks? Chick starter feed consisting of organic cracked grains is ideal for raising chicks. Organic chick feed, as in a whole grain chick feed, accompanied with herbs and supplement boosts the immune system and creates healthier adult…

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Housing Meat Rabbits | Rabbit Housing Options

Housing Meat Rabbits | Rabbit Housing Options

Choose the best method for housing meat rabbits. Housing consisting of hanging cages, a rabbit colony, and stackable meat rabbit cages are ideal. Which method to choose will depend on the space available for raising rabbits. The decision to raise…

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Natural Dog Treats | Liver and Turmeric

Natural Dog Treats | Liver and Turmeric

Homemade dog treats consisting of meat, herbs, and spices make for healthy dog treats. These natural dog treats are easy to make and quite beneficial to the overall health of your pet. Homesteading has its perks. The ability to grow…

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Natural Flea Treatment using Brewer’s Yeast

Natural Flea Treatment using Brewer’s Yeast

Homemade brewer’s yeast cubes are a natural flea treatment for dogs and cats. When using brewer’s yeast for fleas, along with a few other natural items, the fleas are repelled by the scent and unpleasant taste. As with any natural…

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How to Raise Guinea Fowl | 10 Tips for Raising Guinea Fowl

How to Raise Guinea Fowl | 10 Tips for Raising Guinea Fowl

Here are 10 tips on how to raise guinea fowl. For example, learn how to keep guinea fowl in your yard, can guinea fowl live with chickens, and advice on raising guinea keets. Guinea fowl are known as nature’s alarm…

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homemade goat electrolyte

Homemade Goat Electrolyte

A homemade goat electrolyte helps to replenish lost liquid when scours in goats occur. This natural goat electrolyte is ideal as a goat diarrhea treatment. It always happens when you least expect it. And no matter how prepared you are…

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How to Feed Chickens Scratch Grains

How to Feed Chickens Scratch Grains

How to feed chickens scratch grains properly is important to know, and for many poultry keepers, this will be new information. It is important to understand that scratch grains, with or without corn, is a treat option and should not…

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Feeding Goats Fermented Grains

Feeding Goats Fermented Grains

Homesteading with goats is beneficial for many purposes. Whether you are raising goats for milk, meat, or to clear brush it is necessary to offer a balanced diet. A healthy herd begins with what they are being fed. Feeding goats…

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