Animals Archives

35 Tips to Save Money on Chicken Feed

Raising chickens can be a rewarding experience, but the cost of feed can add up. Here are 35 tips to help you save money on chicken feed.

A chicken tractor is a movable coop that allows you to keep chickens on different parts of your land. Here’s how to build a chicken tractor.

Check out these easy chicken coop ideas and get inspired to create a happy home for your backyard chickens.

If you’re thinking about raising chickens on your homestead, this guide has everything you need to get started.

The benefits of beekeeping are endless in terms of how much they can change the world and the health of your homestead.

There are many great pig breeds for homesteaders, but don’t just get any breed. Research and figure out which pig breed is right for you.

The kind of sheep you get for your homestead depends on whether you want fiber, milk, meat, or all three. Here are the best sheep breeds.

Homesteaders may not think about biosecurity when they get up in the morning. But if you have livestock and pets, you probably should.

Homesteaders with less space are forced to be very picky and deliberate about what to raise. This is where dual-purpose livestock is needed.

If you’ve had chicken envy for a while, maybe it’s time for a wake-up call: here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn’t get backyard chickens.