I will never forget our first year raising Cornish Cross chickens as broilers, when I walked down to the brooder to find nearly a dozen of our 100 little white chickens stone-cold dead. My ...
Rooing Sheep: Should You Do It Or Let Nature Run Its Course?
In the last few years that we have raised sheep, we have always been careful to shear them in the late winter or early spring, just before lambing. We have always been told that this is not ...
10 Common Causes of Lameness in Pigs with Treatment and Prevention Tips
A few weeks ago, we walked out to the pig barn to discover that one of our sows (who had recently weaned her 13 piglets) was suddenly limping and unable to stand. Upon further investigation, we ...
8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising Sheep
Raising sheep is a lot of work. You have to take care of them, feed them and keep them safe from predators. If you're not careful, some more common mistakes you can make raising sheep can make ...
6 Tips to Protect Sheep From Predators and Ensure Your Flock’s Safety
There are so many things that I love about raising sheep. They’re cute, they’re entertaining, they produce lots of meat, milk, and wool… the list goes on!However, there’s one thing that I’ve ...
6 Alternative Ways to Raising Chickens Without a Coop
Raising chickens is a great way to have fresh eggs each day, and it's fun for the whole family. But what do you do if you don't want to build or buy a chicken coop? You can make your own DIY ...
Rambouillet Sheep Breed Information: Will This Dual-Purpose Breed Suit Your Farm?
Thinking of raising sheep? If so, you might want to consider the Rambouillet. The Rambouillet is a breed of sheep that originated in France. It was initially bred for its meat and wool, but today ...
Large White Pig Breed: All You Need to Know About this Bacon Producer
If you’re looking for pig breeds to raise, it’s pretty likely that the Large White has come up in your search. The Large White pig is a breed of domestic pig that was originally bred in East ...
Limping Goats or Sheep: What’s Causing My Animal’s Lameness?
In a pasture, where sheep and goats roam freely, they can contract various diseases or injuries. Unfortunately, these often result in lameness. For example, footrot is an infection of the ...