One of the best things you can do to enhance your own self-sufficiency is grow your own food. After all, people have been doing it basically forever! It’s a great way to get closer to the things you eat, and it also helps to prevent waste in the kitchen since you are far more likely … Read more
Ducks are omnivores, but they still focus on eating all sorts of plant matter. Domestic ducks will have access to or be deliberately fed various grains as part of their diet. Grains are a pretty contentious topic when it comes to poultry and ducks in particular, with some people claiming that they do a lot … Read more
It’s often asked if sheep and goats are related, given their physical similarities. About the same build, the same freaky rectangular pupils, similar diets, and so on. You’d be forgiven for thinking that sheep are just wooly goats, honestly! But sometimes even the most similar things can be different at a basic level. So, what’s … Read more
Everyone knows that ducks are omnivores, but what most people don’t know is that they lean very heavily towards a primarily herbivorous diet. Grasses and all kinds of plants are always on a duck’s menu, and even for domestic ducks, greenery is something they tend to eat a lot of. Or there is grass, foliage, … Read more
If you ever had a mouse problem before, you already know what a pain it is trying to get rid of them. The little things are pervasive, persistent and evasive, and trying to get rid of them is even harder if you’ve got pets of your own. Poison is an indiscriminate killer, and lethal mechanical … Read more
If you’ve owned ducks for any length of time you already know that they have a highly varied diet. Aside from their usual feed or mash they can eat all sorts of fruits and veggies, mealworms and other insects, and a lot more. Domestic and wild ducks alike also eat some grains, growing in the … Read more
If we’re being honest, most people think that sheep are pretty doggone dumb. After all, the term sheep is a euphemism for any stupid or lazy follower of the masses, someone or something that is easy to lead around. Ouch! Imagine how the sheep must feel. I can see where we took the term and … Read more
If there is one food that you associated with birds, including ducks, what would it be? I would say seeds. Across the world, all kinds of birds, great and small, eat seeds. All kinds of seeds! No matter what kind they are they all have one thing in common, namely they are a great source … Read more
If you own a home, or rent one anywhere near a town or city, you’ve probably faced the aggravation of having dogs other than your own poop on your lawn. When their owners don’t clean up after them, it’s enough to make your blood boil. The nerve of some people! This naturally leads to direct … Read more
Compared to ducks living in the wild, our domestic ducks have it made in the shade. They get taken care of, they get protection, and of course, they get a wonderful diet of high-quality duck feed with fresh fruit thrown in from time to time Ducks can eat a lot of the same fruits that … Read more
For some of us, we don’t have to worry about our animals going for a dip anytime soon. If there aren’t any water features nearby or we keep them properly contained and well away from them, there is no danger. But for others, there is a pond, river, or both on our property that our … Read more
Goats have a reputation as being highly varied and enthusiastic eaters. The popular conception is that they can eat absolutely anything, from fruits and vegetables to old tin cans or boot leather with no ill effects. Although they might humorously be thought of as nature’s garbage disposal, the reality is far different, and goats have … Read more
As any chicken owner will tell you, chickens are omnivores, and also slightly notorious as relentless thieves of other animals’ food around the homestead. Much of the time this doesn’t cause any harm but it does beg the question if you can supplement your chickens’ diet with other types of animal feed. How about goats? … Read more
If you’re new to livestock, keeping up with all of the lingo attended with the different species of animals can almost feel like you’re being forced to learn another language. Bulls and steers, heifers and cows, sows, pigs, boars, barrows, farrows, litters, and more. It’s enough to make your head spin! Of course, sheep have … Read more
Gardening is a popular hobby, and it’s also a great way to improve your self-sufficiency and your connection with the food you eat. But it is a lot harder than most people think, especially when ti comes to feeding your plants over time. Without the right nutrients, your plants won’t thrive and they may fail … Read more
Not all sheep breeds are cute, woolly and cuddly. Some have horns just like their wild ancestors, and domestic sheep can use them for all of the same purposes! As a shepherd, you’ll want to be aware of which breeds will always have horns, and which might possibly grow horns- even in a polled breed. … Read more