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How To Raise Peafowl? What Do You Need To Raise Peachicks

June 23, 2025 by Melissa John 4 Comments

How To Raise Peafowl? What Do You Need To Raise Peachicks Raising birds can be a rewarding homesteading activity that offers many advantages, including chicken, ducks, and guinea fowl. This review by elliotthomestead.com will help you fall in love with peafowl. This article explains how to raise birds on your farm. It is also possible to walk through essentials that will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Bird Care, Bird Rearing, Livestock, Peachicks, Peafowl, Pet Birds, Poultry, Raising Peafowl

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices

April 27, 2025 by Melissa John 4 Comments

Getting Goats 101

Raising Goats 101: Beginner Tips And Practices Humans have domesticated goats for thousands of years. But don't get it twisted. This review is not about history or anything like it. At elliotthomestead.com, while we always strive to provide our readers with the best, dependable and reliable information, we also reconcile facts with recommendations on the best animal products … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Beginner Tips, Goat Care, Goat Farming, Homesteading, Livestock, Raising Goats, Small-Scale Farming, Sustainable Farming

TOP 10 Best Cattle Ear Tags [Reviews And Guide]

April 17, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

Best Cattle Ear Tags

Top 10 Best Cattle Ear Tags: Farmer’s Best Friend: WMYCONGCONG Blue, Orange, and Yellow Ear Tag Best Selling: Blank Ear Tags for Livestock Identification Best Value: 100pcs WMYCONGCONG Plastic Ear tag Most Durable: Livestocktool Eat Tags Editor’s Choice: BQLZR Plastic Livestock Ear Tag Why Is Ear Tagging Cattle Important? Not only is ear tagging … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Cattle Ear Tags, Cattle Identification, Farming Supplies, Identification, Livestock Management, Livestock Tags, Ranching

How Long Does It Take For A Chicken To Grow?

April 16, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

How Long Does It Take For A Chicken To Grow

How Long Does It Take For A Chicken To Grow? Certain chicken breeds exhibit varying rates of growth due to their genetic characteristics. For instance, numerous meat-focused chicken breeds tend to experience rapid growth, whereas those specialized for egg production may have a slower development rate. Nevertheless, the exact duration of growth varies from one hen to another, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Chickens Tagged With: Animal Husbandry, Chicken Development, Chicken Growth, Chicken Life Cycle, Chickens, Farming, Growth Timeline, Livestock, Poultry

I am a homesteading enthusiast, a published writer, and director at elliotthomestead.com. My experience in areas such as brand management, graphic design, and photography are valuable additions to our writing team. When I am not writing or publishing anything, I am out gardening in my small farm or cooking. I am also an herbalist, an experience I use to spread the word about sustainable living.

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