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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

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

What Do Goats Eat? What To Feed? What Not To Feed?

April 13, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

What Do Goats Eat

What Do Goats Eat? What To Feed Goats? What Not To Feed Goats? Are you a goat farmer looking for the best feeds for your goats? You are not the only one. Many farmers find it difficult to choose the best pastures. Goats need to be fed a balanced diet, just like humans. The question for most farmers is how to choose the best vegetables, forage, minerals, and cereals for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock, Raising Goats Tagged With: Animal Nutrition, Feed, Forage, Goat Diet, Goat Feeding, Goats, Grazing, Livestock, What Not to Feed Goats, What to Feed Goats

Top 10 Fences For Goats, Cows, Horses And Sheep

April 5, 2025 by Melissa John 2 Comments

Best Fences for Goats, Cows, Horses, and Sheep

The 10 Fences For Goats, Cows, Horses And Sheep Best Overall: Tenax Deer Control Fence Best Budget-Friendly: Easy Gardener LG400171 7 Best Value: Yardgard Most Durable: Premier 35″ Electric Sheep Net Fence Editor’s Choice: Premier 42″ Electric Goat Net Fence There are many purposes for fencing in agriculture. They are used to protect and demarcate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animals and Livestock Tagged With: cows, fences, fencing options, Goats, horses, Livestock, sheep

How Cold Can Chickens Tolerate? [Chickens In Winter 2025]

March 19, 2025 by Melissa John Leave a Comment

How Cold Can Chickens Tolerate

How Cold Can Chickens Tolerate? [Chickens In Winter] Cold-hardy chickens are well-equipped to endure temperatures ranging from just above freezing, around 32 degrees Fahrenheit, down to as low as ten degrees Fahrenheit. You are probably wondering if your chickens can survive the colder months. Poultry farmers are not afraid of the cold because they don't want to see dead … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tagged With: chicken health, Chickens, cold weather, Livestock, Poultry, winter care

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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