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Sustainable Livestock Care

Learn how to raise sustainable livestock on your eco friendly homestead with our guides to reducing the carbon footprint (or hoof print) of your animals.

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When do chickens start laying eggs? (specific breed guide)

A reference of different chicken breeds and what age they lay their first egg, signs to to look for, + what might cause an egg-laying delay.

Need a name for chickens? Delightful hen + rooster name ideas

Unique rooster + hen name ideas for your homestead - not your ordinary list! Our chicken name list is probably the nerdiest one out there.

Dairy Goat Supply List: Everything You’ll Need to Take Care of Goats

Take care of goats with our full list of essential dairy goat supplies. We will show you everything you need to raise your first goat herd!

Essential Chicken Keeping Supplies: The Complete Checklist for New Owners

Get started on your chicken-keeping journey with a full checklist of the essential supplies I use to take care of my flock.

Best Online Chicken Hatcheries (Humane + Sustainable)

Buy hatching eggs and chicks from small, sustainable, and humane farms. Source your new chicks & from our list of the best hatcheries.

Top goat fencing options: strength, effectiveness, and cost comparison

What goat fencing will be virtually escape-proof? We explore the best goat fencing options to keep your goats secure on your homestead.

Key Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting My First Goat

Thinking about getting goats? Here are some unexpected things I wish I knew before I got mine. Avoid my mistakes and learn what to expect.

Top goat fencing options: strength, effectiveness, and cost comparison

What goat fencing will be virtually escape-proof? We explore the best goat fencing options to keep your goats secure on your homestead.

Raise goats sustainably to reduce their carbon footprint on your homestead

Learn what goes into the carbon footprint of goat meat + goat milk, and how to raise the most eco friendly goats in your backyard homestead.

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*Disclaimer: While I strive for accuracy, I'm human and so there may be errors. This blog is for educational purposes only and you assume any and all risk associated with plant ID, foraging, and consuming plants. I'm not a professional, so don't take any information as professional advice. You understand that any errors can cause serious illness, injury or death. Before working with a plant in any way, consult a local guide who understands both ID and proper preparation. Be smart, friend!