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Ways to Homestead in the Suburbs

A lot of people associate homesteading with having a large property with acres of land, a huge garden, and several different livestock animals. And there …

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How Many Eggs Will Three Backyard Chickens Lay In A Year?

If you been thinking about getting a few backyard chickens for laying eggs then you're probably wondering how many eggs to expect a small flock …

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Raised Bed Vs. In-Ground Gardens: Pros and Cons

If you've been thinking of starting a garden or even if you already have a garden and you're thinking of expanding your garden into a …

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Pros and Cons of Putting Chickens in Your Garden

Now that I have backyard chickens, I wanted to see if I could use them to help with my garden. I had seen some videos …

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My Big Mistake with Using Chicken Manure in My Garden

This year I made a pretty big mistake with my garden. My garden has been struggling a bit more than usual with the weather this …

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Pros and Cons of Keeping Backyard Chickens in the Suburbs

This past year I did something I had been thinking about doing off and on for a while: I got backyard chickens! This little pullet …