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Beyond Firewood: 10 Eco-Friendly Options For A Fallen Tree

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Projects |
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Before you pull out the chainsaw, why not use that fallen tree to feed yourself, shelter area wildlife and more? Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens 

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Considering taking the plunge into keeping chickens? Great choice, but mind these four considerations before purchasing your first poultry.

The Cubalaya Is A Hardy, Versatile & Historic Breed

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Developed across centuries in Cuba and officially first recognized in 1939, the Cubalaya is a proud, majestic bird that keepers should consider adding!

Supplemental Winter Treats Keep Chickens Happy, Healthy

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Grow fresh forage in and around the run for your chickens to enjoy throughout the winter to improve nutrition and boost your flock's activity.

4 Tips For Operating A Tractor-Mounted Snow Blower

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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A tractor-mounted snow blower can be a great tool for clearing snow. But operating a snow blower attachment isn’t as easy as it looks.

Preparing Cattle (& Yourself) For Cold Winter Temperatures

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Cattle don't need TLC when the temperatures drop, but it is important to attend to their water, feed and shelter needs as cold weather settles in.

The Why Behind Winter Wear For Livestock

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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You wear a coat in the winter, so does your livestock need coats, too? When it comes to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, the answer may surprise you.

Build Permabeds With A 2-Wheel Tractor & Power Ridger

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Permaculture |
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You can create Permabeds, or permanent garden beds, with a two-wheel tractor and power ridger by following a few key guidelines.

Warm Up The Holidays With Homemade Jar Candles 

Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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Make this recipe for homemade candles (beeswax- or soy-based) to warm up your house with holiday scents. Plus, scented candles make great gifts!

The McLaughlin Homestead Embraces A Purposely Old-Fashioned Mentality

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Maggie Roque from the 15-acre, Ontario-based McLaughlin Homestead tells us how slowing things down has proved to be a bountiful decision.

Make A Downy Woodpecker House On The Cheap

Animals | Homesteading | Projects |
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Providing area woodpeckers with some extra nesting options is as simple as repurposing a large fallen limb. Here's how to build a woodpecker house of your own.

12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree 

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Add a festive flock touch to your holiday tree with these whimsical chicken ornaments, the perfect poultry decor to warm up the special season.

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