If you’re thinking of raising chickens, or you already have a coop and want to explore the possibility of selling your chicken eggs for a little extra cash then, look no further! In this article, ...
9 Things Horses Dislike (But People Often Do Anyway)
Every species has things they generally love, and those they despise. For example, nearly all dogs like to have their necks scratched. Rabbits usually like to nibble banana treats and goats hate to ...
How to Get a Horse to Trust You and Stay Safe Around Them
It's easy to be focused on the physical aspects of horse care, such as feeding and housing them. But building trust and staying safe around your horse is incredibly important, as well. The ...
The Basics of Raising Llamas on the Homestead
When you think of getting an animal what do you think of? A dog? Cat? Horse? Or, maybe you like to stray away from the norm and you want to raise llamas on your property. If that’s you, then you’ve ...
Why You Should Keep Llamas on Your Homestead
Many people don’t think of llamas when they are considering livestock animals for their homestead. The common choices are chickens, horses, cows, and pigs. But, did you know that llamas are incredible ...
Horse Care 101: The Basics of Raising Equine Companions
If you love horses, you’ve probably dreamed about owning one for your entire life. Now that you’re in a position to have one, you’re probably incredibly excited about the prospect. And maybe you're a ...
Banding Sheep for Castration: When Is It Necessary and How to Band Sheep Correctly
Banding sheep for castration is a common practice that just about any farmer who raises sheep for meat, milk, or wool will need to do. It is most common in sheep raised for meat since the ...
Why Does Your Pig Have Small Litter Size and What You Can Do About It
Over the last year or so, one of the biggest issues we’ve struggled with on my farm is small pig litter sizes. This is a relatively new problem. We went from many years where litters averaged ...
How Long Do Sheep Live & What Factors Contribute to Their Longevity?
If you’re thinking about raising sheep, there are lots of factors you’ll need to consider. Where will you house them? What will you feed them? Most importantly, how long can you expect ...