Picture this - fresh chocolate chip cookies, right out of the oven, with a tall glass of milk. What kind of milk, you might ask? For most people, cow’s milk reigns supreme when it comes to the ...
Duroc Pig: Is This Hardy and Fast-Growing Pig Right for You?
This year, we decided to breed our sow, Boo, with Duroc genetics. Boo is a mixture of Tamworth and Berkshire genes, which in the past has led to piglets that are fast-growing, vigorous, and, I might ...
How to Identify Fowl Pox and Treat Your Birds
I can tell you from experience that not all fowl pox in your flock is as foul as it sounds. Yes - it’s frightening to see your pretty poultry marred with ugly scabs. It’s also hard to see them seem ...
All You Should Know About Bottle-Feeding Lambs
When I think back to last January, I picture my husband and I standing in the aisle of our local feed store, mulling over a rack of supplements and supplies. “Do you really think we need ...
Pasteurella in Sheep: Tips to Help You Identify, Treat, and Prevent It
When it comes to raising livestock, minimizing stress is key. As humans, we find a little bit of stress a good thing. Stress in small doses can encourage us to get our work done on time, to ...
The Advantages of Using AI Breeding for Pigs
For almost as long as my husband and I have raised pigs on our farm, we have relied on AI breeding (artificial insemination) to get the job done. Although AI is the norm when it comes to ...
7 Herbs to Improve Your Dog’s Health and How to Use Them
You know herbs are invaluable in the kitchen and for medicinal purposes. Where would we be without chamomile tea to help us sleep or parsley on our pasta? But did you know you can use herbs to keep ...
Footrot in Sheep: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Every few months, it’s time for my husband and I to head out to the sheep barn and complete one of our least-favorite tasks. What is this dreaded activity, you might ask? For some, it’s mucking out ...
What Are Vegetarian-Fed Chickens and What’s the Deal with Them?
Every time I walk into the grocery store (which, thankfully, isn’t all that often), I find myself increasingly frustrated with the way that food producers choose to market their products. There are ...