Peaches are the sweet, juicy fruits of the Prunus persica tree that is native to Asia. Over the centuries, the peach tree has spread across the globe and peaches have become one of the most popular seasonal fruits to enjoy. If you’ve ever eaten a peach, you know how delicious its juicy sweetness is, and …
If you are raising goats alongside chickens or other homestead animals, you may wonder if it is okay to leave the animals’ various foodstuffs out and accessible to all. Bottom line: do not let your goats eat chicken feed. Goats cannot have chicken feed because it can result in severe bloating, diarrhea, and other serious …
We often see small, wild rabbits hopping and darting about in the fields on our hobby farm. My younger kids always ask about them, wondering all the similarities and differences between wild rabbits and our domesticated, homestead rabbits. One question that always comes up as we refill our bunny’s hay feeders or offer them yummy, …
Rabbits do not have the self control that many of us can demonstrate when it comes to eating foods that are tasty, but may not be the best for our system (this is me over here, eyeing that leftover donut!) For this very reason, rabbits do and will eat bird feed and bird seed. Neither …
Goats are one of the best hobby farm or homestead animals because they thrive on roughage and extra fibrous plant matter that other livestock or four legged friends such as cows and sheep may not eat. Goats also enjoy common garden greens, including peas. Yes, your goats can eat peas safely. Peas and the pea …
