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Do Alpacas Like to Be Pet?
Fuzzy animals just seem to be magnets for getting scratched behind the ears or being petted in general. But do…
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Can You Run Alpacas and Cattle Together?
With having a backyard homestead and having smaller herds, sometimes it makes better sense to keep your animals together. But…
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How to Store Raw Cut Sweet Potatoes – The Right Way!
Sweet potatoes are popular for their healthier nutritional value compared to that of a white potato, and their overall sweet…
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Can Alpacas Swim? Do They like the Water?
While I’ve been researching alpacas for our backyard homestead, I’ve often wondered if they like keeping cool in a small…
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How to House Train a Lamb: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Lambs are becoming increasingly popular pets – for a good reason. Despite their reputation as shy creatures, well-socialized pet lambs…
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Can You Prune Fruit Trees in Summer or in the Fall?
There’s an awful lot to do in the garden during springtime. Too much it seems, sometimes. So in thinking about…
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How, Why, and When to Move Raspberry Canes
Having raspberries in our backyard has been one of my favorite parts of our garden. But what happens when they…
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How to Make Money with a Few Acres of Land: Complete Guide
While not every homesteader has the same financial goals, it’s still important to think about how you can earn some…
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How to Start a Homestead from Scratch: a Step-by-Step Guide
Having a homestead doesn’t have to be a dream on the backburner. It’s something that can be started and worked…
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How to Pick Mint from Your Garden: a Guide to Harvest Time
Growing mint doesn’t have to be scary or hard. In fact, it’s a pretty hard plant to kill – even…
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How Much Land Do You Need for a Small Homestead?
As we’ve been building our suburban homestead, I’ve often wondered if our half-acre is enough land to qualify as a…
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Why Alpacas Fight Each Other and How You Can Help
As I’ve been researching alpacas for our backyard homestead, I wondered if fighting would be a problem. So I sat…
