Pack goats are becoming increasingly popular among survivalists and homesteaders. Previously, they’ve been called upon for hiking, camping, and hunting trips. If you start training pack goats ...
Pack Goats: The Benefits, Breeds, Characteristics, and Equipment
Goats have many uses, milk, cheese, fiber, but there’s one overlooked job your goat can do for you that you may not have heard of: carrying your load. Goats that are trained to carry your extra ...
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds for a Healthy Snack
Pumpkins have many uses, and the one that gets the most attention is the beloved Jack-O-Lantern...and that makes sense. The smell of a roasting pumpkin casserole in the oven is to die for, pumpkin ...
How to Take Care of Baby Goats – Everything You Need to Know
There’s no sweeter sound than a newborn kid bleating for the first time. If you’ve had a successful kidding, and your doe has been attended to, you might be wondering, what’s next for the ...
Understanding Goat Behavior and the Dynamics of a Goat Herd
Goats are smart, curious critters and if you don't have a good handle on goat behavior, you may find yourself outsmarted. When you understand the dynamics of a goat herd, you'll be ready to ...
How to Identify and Treat an Egg Bound Chicken
As the name of this affliction may suggest, there is nothing pleasant for a hen about being egg bound. Not only is an egg bound chicken extremely uncomfortable, but she is also in danger. If ...
Getting Started with Raising Calves for Beef on Your Homestead
A sizzling steak on the grill - or a saucy cheeseburger made from homegrown ground beef, does this not make your mouth water? Have you ever considered being self-sufficient by raising beef calves ...
Marek’s Disease in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Although owning chickens come with huge benefits, there are also perils. One of these is a chicken disease that is extremely contagious and deadly, called Marek's Disease. If you own a flock of ...
A Complete Guide to Breeding Rabbits for Beginners
You’ve undoubtedly heard the phrase, “They breed like rabbits!” and it’s a phrase that reflects the prolific ability for rabbits to reproduce frequently, and easily. If you are planning on ...