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Protecting the homestead is essential for rural dwellers, who have countless threats. This includes people who would like to steal your belongings, people who want simply to sniff around, and people who may want to cause harm to your property. ...

As the cooler months arrive, chickens spend more and more time cramped inside their coops. Boredom and lower quality food (since grazing is less of an option) can result in birds with weaker immune systems. Not only that, but boredom ...

Dave and Sky Brown’s dream of having an urban farm has turned into a nightmare. Detroit police and animal control officers seized their three pygmy goats and six chickens last month, and the couple does not know where the animals ...

The lifestyle that is self-sufficiency encompasses a huge array of different aspects. For some people, a life of self-sufficiency is a life of survival. Perhaps they are striving to create a sustainable, safe life in the event of crisis. Other ...

Despite concerns that feeding antibiotics to livestock is harmful to humans, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has ruled that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not have to ban the use of antibiotics in ...

Perhaps you are in the early stages of planning your homestead. You have a piece of beautiful land and are deciding how it will look and function best. Or, you may already own a homestead and are looking to add ...

Chickens can provide eggs, meat, fertilizer, pest control and more when incorporated into the garden. Not only will your garden benefit, but the chickens will, as well. With a little extra time and energy in setting up your garden, you’ll ...

Many of the cleaners used on chicken coops, like bleach and aerosol sprays, can have disastrous effects on a flock. Chickens are very susceptible to respiratory illnesses and cleaning a coop with harsh chemicals can cause problems. Let me share ...

Many chicken owners have resorted to self-diagnosing and treating their chickens due to the lack of affordable experienced chicken and bird veterinarians. Bird veterinarians usually see pets, whereas chickens are often considered livestock and the hundreds to thousands of dollars ...

Chickens are notorious for acting normal when sick, until they fall over. However, when you know what to look for and take a few extra minutes to look over your flock, you can catch things early and help healing and ...