- Are Pigs Profitable to Raise?
Pigs have a reputation for being smelly, so who would want to keep these animals? Well, these animals are quite clean, and providing they have plenty of space to move around in the smell is dissipated. There are plenty of people who do not worry abou…
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- Top 10 Animals You Can Breed for Money
If you have ever bought a purebred animal, you will know that they are expensive. Expensive may just mean a greedy breeder, or it may mean a quality animal. My first medical service dog was a purebred golden retriever. I got him as a pup, and paid a…
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- How Long Does Beef Jerky Really Last?
Whether you make your own jerky, or prefer to buy from your local, you will want your jerky to retain its flavor and consistency. Jerky (dehydrated meat) that has been made and stored should last well, but the most important question is: Just how lon…
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- So, How Many Apple Trees to Plant per Acre?
Who doesn’t like a juicy red apple every once in a while? I grew up taking an apple to school every day – yes, I was that kid with the apple in his lunch box. It wasn’t a problem because, unlike some of my classmates, I actually liked fruit in…
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- Here’s How to Tell Your Hive Is Queenless
If you are new to beekeeping, this article will prepare you for one of the most annoying aspects of beekeeping: Waking up to find you have no bees! Dead or found a better hotel – waking up too late to ground zero with hives and frames and feeders b…
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- 29 Ways to Prepare for the Hard Times Ahead
Personal catastrophes are happening all the time. National and global crises can have a devastating effect on countless people causing hard times for everyone. In recent history, the oil crisis caused a stock market crash in 1973-74… The Iranian Re…
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- Should You Buy Ducks? Are They for You?
Ducks are cute and funny to watch, but should you have them on your homestead? There are plenty of reasons to add ducks to your homestead, but there are a few reasons not to raise them, as well. Keep reading to find out whether or not ducks are right…
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- 106 Uses for Paperclips you Won’t Believe
I think it’s safe to say we know what paperclips are; some of us use them on a weekly or daily basis. So, what if I told you that there were more uses for paperclips than just clipping paper? Would you believe me? If not, well, prepare to have your…
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- What You Can and Cannot Burn in Your Garden and Burn Barrel
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of waste you send to the landfill. From wood scraps to leaves, burning is a good way to get rid of natural waste if you can’t compost it, or dispose of it in another fashion. Whenever we…
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- Aphid Control – Get Rid of These Pesky Pests Naturally
Got bugs? Boy, I hope not. There are all kinds of pests that can wreak havoc on your plants, ruining all of your hard work in the garden, but for your sake, I hope aphids aren’t one of them. Not only are these pests highly destructive, but it seems…
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