Raising sheep is not solely about the wool - and this is a fact that tends to surprise people! In fact, when I first started raising sheep and was asked what I planned on doing with the wool, it ...
Katahdin Sheep: Low-Maintenance Meat and Milk Producer
Considering raising sheep? If so, you might want to think about selecting the Katahdin as your breed of choice. The Katahdin is not the sheep breed to select if you plan on raising sheep for ...
Pig Manure Compost: The Benefits, Risks, and How to Compost Pig Manure
Raising pigs is great for so many reasons. Not only can you produce all kinds of delicious meat for your freezer - Bacon! Ham! Pork chops! Sausage! - but pigs are also fantastic at rooting up and ...
How to Prevent and Treat Life-Threatening Bloat in Sheep
Bloat - that puffy and uncomfortable feeling from eating too much at that holiday potluck, or perhaps you drank a few too many sodas. Although bloat is something that’s unpleasant to deal with, it’s ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Chicken-Selling Business
Are you considering starting up your own chicken selling business? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to any endeavor, so it’s an excellent idea to consider all the different angles and ...
Coccidiosis in Sheep: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A few weeks ago, a farmer friend of ours incited a bit of panic when he mentioned that it wasn’t wise to multispecies graze our sheep and chickens together. When pressed for reasons why he cited ...
Welsh Harlequin Duck: An Endangered, Dual Purpose Breed
Welsh Harlequin Ducks are a breed with a unique history, diverse uses, and a teetering endangerment status. This duck is well suited for a variety of uses, from meat and egg production to raising ...
How to Keep Your Chickens Cool in Hot Days and Ensure Their Good Health
I am not too proud to admit that I am a big wimp when it comes to the heat. As soon as temperatures rise above 70°, I try to stay inside as much as possible, ideally in front of a fan or air ...
Glossary of Duck Terminology
When it comes to our little ducky friends, there are some niche duck words that are a little different from other poultry. I called a male duck a rooster for some time before I realized they had a ...