If you are thinking about bringing home a friendly, cooperative, long-milking, and adorable dairy goat, American LaMancha Goats might be the perfect breed for you. Many of us think of the Man of ...
Basic Goat Care Management Responsibilities for New Goat Herd Owners
When you start a goat herd -- whether for milk, meat, fiber, or professional weed control – you'll be bringing home a lot more than just livestock. You're bringing home a whole lot of management ...
The Complete Guide to Choosing Dairy Goat Stock
Is the time right for you to finally bring an adorable goat back to your homestead? Our original goal, when we brought goats home the first time, was to stock our refrigerator with fresh, wholesome ...
About Rosecomb Bantam Chickens: Tiny Seniors of the Chicken World
Rosecomb Bantam Chickens are small and perky and a fun bird to have around, valued most for their exhibition and ornamental uses. Named for their size and unique comb shape, this is one of the ...
About Beltsville Small White Turkeys: Perfect For Small Scale Meat Production
Many people don’t have space or money to keep up with a 30-45 pound turkey until processing time. The Beltsville Small White Turkey is perfect for a smaller scale farmer with limited space. Many ...
23 Reasons Why You Should Raise Goats in Your Homestead
Are you on the fence about adding goats to your homestead? You’ve watched the adorable videos of goats in pajamas and know their cuteness factor is almost more than you can take. Yet, what if ...
About Royal Palm Turkeys: Not All Turkeys Are Just for Meat
This gorgeous variety of turkey is arguably one of the prettiest out there, and for a good reason. Unlike most turkeys, the Royal Palm is primarily an ornamental and exhibition variety. This bird is ...
About Russian Orloff Chickens: The Cold Hardy, Endangered Bird
Here is a rather unique and beautiful bird that you may have never heard of! The Russian Orloff used to be a critically endangered breed, according to the Livestock Conservancy. ...
18 Important Health Questions To Ask When You Buy Dairy Goats
Health is king for a successful dairy goat herd. When my family bought our first two does, we had much to learn but, thankfully, were spared much heartbreak because we made checking their health a top ...