Tag: Livestock
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The complete beginner’s guide to raising chickens
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Raising chickens is a really fun experience, especially for first-time poultry keepers. Your tiny fluff balls will grow so quickly, and with the right care, they’ll become healthy, productive, egg-laying yard dinosaurs. If you’re a first-time chicken parent, this practical and easy-to-follow beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you…
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Everything you need to know to start raising ducklings now
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If you can handle a mess, raising ducklings is the absolute best whether you’re doing it for fresh eggs, meat, pest control, or family pets. Ducklings are hardy (hardier than chickens!), sociable, and relatively easy to care for. They do have specific needs that differ from other poultry, but it’s…
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How to start homesteading for beginners: 8 practical steps for success
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So, you’ve caught the homesteading bug! Was it an inspiring article, a video, or just the urge to live a more self-reliant, back-to-basics lifestyle? Deciding to start homesteading at any level is exhilarating. But it can also feel overwhelming. Where do you even begin? The reality is that you can…
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Raising rabbits: The secret sauce for better self-sufficiency
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I started raising rabbits this year, and I’m in love. I really didn’t realize how much they have to offer. Raising rabbits is a fantastic decision, whether you’re doing it for an endless supply of plant food, sustainable meat production, fiber, or to support a hobby or income source. I…
