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Raising Backyard Chickens: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (Egg to Adult)
New to chickens? We’ve got you covered with our complete beginner’s guide to raising chickens. We’re happy to share our experience and knowledge with you.
Raising Fainting Goats: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (For More Than Just Fainters!)
Raising Livestock Guardian Dogs: The Complete Beginner’s Guide From Puppy to Adult
Welcome to Arda Acres!
I’m Jamie—a mom, homesteader, chicken tender, cat lover, and blogger in NW Tennessee. Our family raises Svarthöna chickens, fainting goats, and Maremma Sheepdogs.
I blog about farmstead life, homemaking, and family budgeting while offering hatching eggs, chicks, and goat kids to our community.
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Learn practical homesteading skills and see what’s happening on the ‘stead in ONE helpful email each month.
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