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By mid-summer, many goat owners are thinking about weaning this year's kids. But before you separate them from their mothers, it's important to look beyond their age and consider their growth and overall health. In this article, I share the guidelines I use to help make weaning as successful and stress-free as possible.

Not every golden chicken breed is the same. From the friendly Buff Orpington to the prolific Golden Comet, yellow and buff-colored chickens come in a wide variety of breeds, each with its own unique strengths. This guide introduces 12 beautiful breeds to help you find the perfect addition to your backyard flock.

When the garden starts producing more than you can eat, it's time to think about preservation. In this episode, I sit down with Angi Schneider to discuss practical ways to preserve your harvest through canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermenting so you can enjoy it long after the growing season ends.

📄Extreme Bread Pudding If your chickens are keeping you well supplied with eggs, here's a recipe you'll want to try. This homemade bread pudding is rich, creamy, and easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand. It's the perfect comfort dessert for any time of year. Try this recipe!

Happy homesteading!

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Deborah
and the ThriftyHomesteader Team

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