"A Guernsey goat? I thought it was a cow!" If your thought process is like mine was when I first heard of Golden Guernsey dairy goats, you might be surprised to learn about this rare yet remarkable ...
Raising Rabbits for Profit: 7 Ways to Make Extra Money with Rabbits
If you are new to animal husbandry and looking to get started with something small and easy, then raising rabbits for profit is a no-brainer. Rabbits are versatile critters to raise on your ...
The Dangers of Beekeeping and How to Handle These Situations
Beekeeping can be a gratifying hobby, and career in some cases. But it's crucial to consider the safety concerns before you make the decision to become a beekeeper. While most bees won’t ...
Cashmere Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Soft, warm, elegant, and costly. These are the words that spring to mind when I run my fingers across a cashmere shawl or sweater. Did you know this expensive material comes from goats - the ...
How You Can Help Reverse the Declining Bee Population
Every year, more and more bees are lost to new diseases, pollution, and habitat loss. Bees pollinate our planet, and if we don't stop the declining bee population, it can affect our ...
12 Bee Sting Remedies at Home You Should Give a Try
We all know bees and wasps are an important part of our world, right? They’re both excellent pollinators and serve a valuable purpose. Though wasps are beneficial for our gardens, and bees are our ...
How to Build DIY Bee House to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
There’s a lot of talk about the decline in the honeybee population, and the adverse effects it places on the environment. However, the majority of the world’s best pollinators are actually solitary ...
How to Create a Chicken Garden to Promote Health in Your Flock
A chicken garden is a great way to supplement your chickens’ diets and keep them busy. If you have issues with your chooks scratching your garden into oblivion, then they need their own garden. ...
Bronze Turkey: The Domesticated Wild Turkey
This is a fun turkey variety, a close descendant to the Eastern Wild turkey. Well suited for free-ranging and open farms, a homesteader with space would love the addition of Bronze Turkeys to their ...