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How to Attract Owls and Why You Should Give a Hoot

December 14, 2021 · Kenny Coogan · Homesteading

Learning how to attract owls to your homestead has many rewards including acting as a natural way to get rid of mice. The joy of spotting the magical birds on evening owl prowls is also a reward in itself.

Choosing the Best Farm Dogs for Your Farm

February 8, 2021 · Janet Garman · Homesteading

Size, temperament, and training ability are a few criteria that go into choosing one of the best farm dogs.

Rat-Hunting Dogs: A Historically Organic Option

August 27, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Homesteading

Got a rat problem? You can try traps, poisons … or rat-hunting dogs. This organic concept is the reason rat terriers exist today.

Protecting the Homestead From Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

March 14, 2019 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Homesteading

Add to Favorites By Karin Deneke – It doesn’t make much difference where you live, chances are, sooner or later you will encounter rodents. Gnawing sounds coming from the void …

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