Chickens are usually the first livestock new homesteaders learn to raise and process for meat. Broiler types, like the Cornish cross, have been bred to have light feathering that is easy to pluck. ...
How to Raise Ducks for Meat Economically and Sustainably
I used to think that raising ducks for meat was expensive. Turns out, that was just because I was trying to raise ducks like broiler chickens. Broilers, usually Cornish crosses, are confined, fed ...
Raising Pigs on Concrete: The Pros and Cons to Consider
For as long as I have been raising pigs, I have always done so on a dirt floor or on pasture. On my farm, raising pigs in this way only makes sense. We raise most of our pigs during the summer ...
How to Prevent and Treat Flystrike in Sheep
It’s something that no shepherd wants to see. You walk out to the sheep barn or pasture. There, you find your lamb, ewe, or ram covered in maggots, flies, and open sores. Flystrike is one of ...
What to Consider When Raising Sheep and Chickens Together
In almost all of the time that I have raised sheep on my farm, I have raised them side-by-side with chickens. It might look a little odd to see sheep grazing out among the chickens, and vice versa, ...
The Complete Guide to Raising Healthy Ducks for Beginners
Are you thinking about raising ducks for the first time or want to better understand how to care for and use the ducks you have? Well, then, you’ve arrived at the right place! This is our ultimate ...
Farrowing Preparation: How to Be Ready for Your Newborn Piglets
Aside from lambing season, farrowing is 100% my favorite time here on the farm. There’s nothing more exciting than watching our sow give birth to a litter of wiggly, healthy little ...
8 Practical Tips on Housing Pigs and Keeping Them Healthy & Happy
It always bothers me when people comment on pigs being filthy, stinky animals. On my farm, pigs are hardly the stinkiest creatures - if you’ve ever smelled my dog before he’s had a bath, you’ll ...
74 Chicken Farming Statistics You Need to Know
In this page, you'll find curated and vetted list of chicken farming statistics from around the world. We categorized the statistics into general chicken farming, meat production, meat consumption egg ...