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Animals

Homestead animals, including livestock and working animals

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When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs? (And Why They Stop)

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Bird Flu Busters – 5 Strategies for a Healthier Flock

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Easy DIY Chicken Coop Ideas for Small Backyard Flocks

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Raising Chickens – The Easy Guide for Beginners

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Rabbit Breeds & Basic Rabbit Care

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What do Rabbits Eat? (Includes Printable List)

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Do Ducks Need a Pond?

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What do Ducks Eat? (and What They Shouldn’t Eat)

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Chicken Nesting Boxes – What You Need for Happy Hens

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Ascites in Ducks – Treating Miss Emerald for Water Belly

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Raising Pastured Rabbits – Book Review and Recommendations

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Meat Chickens – Best Breeds, Care and Troubleshooting Tips

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Why We Won’t be Raising Heritage Meat Chickens Next Year

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Beekeeping for Beginners – Natural Backyard Beekeeping

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How to Give a Cat a Pill – 2 Easy Methods

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Meat Rabbits – What You Need to Know

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Duckies We Love – Our Crew at Ice Station Duck Patrol

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Best Egg Laying Hen

Best Laying Hens – For Beginners, White Eggs, Brown Eggs

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What to Feed Chickens – Safe Foods for Chickens

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Homestead Geese – Homestead Protectors and Weed Eaters

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Ear Mites in Cats – Easy Treatment, Plus Common Questions

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Homestead Goats – What You Need to Know to Get Started

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From increased garden and orchard productivity to a bounty of honey for food and medicine, homestead bees are a great addition to your self-reliance repertoire.

7 Reasons You Need Homestead Bees

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The Ugly Truth About PETA -They’re Not What You Might Think

The Ugly Truth About PETA -They’re Not What You Might Think

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How to Raise Chickens Cheaply – Small Budget? No Problem.

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Chickenpalooza! An Awesome List of Homestead Chicken Resources

Homestead Chicken Resources – Everything You Need for Your Backyard Flock

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Goats for Sale – 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Goats

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Getting Started Beekeeping @ Common Sense Homesteading

Getting Started Beekeeping – Iron Oak Farm’s First Hive

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