You aren't alone if you’ve found yourself unsuccessfully chasing your chickens, hoping to safely grab ahold of them for one reason or another. Maybe they need some medical treatment, or maybe ...
Why the Icelandic Sheep is Perfect for Homestead and Small Farms
One of the world’s oldest breeds of sheep, the Icelandic sheep has been around for more than 1100 years. Yet it’s often overlooked as one of the best breeds of sheep for small farmers. This is likely ...
8 Things to Consider Before Raising Geese
It seems as though just about every homestead in the country has a few chickens - or perhaps more than just a few - running around. Sure, chickens are great - but if you’re interested in trying out ...
Why Are Your Chickens Laying Soft Eggs and What to Do About It
There’s nothing worse than harvesting eggs and feeling a soft egg that is rubber-shelled amongst your gorgeous clutch. Rubbery or thin-shelled, soft eggs aren’t uncommon in a nesting box, but they ...
Coccidiosis in Chickens: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Chickens fare pretty well on their own when it comes to fighting diseases and parasites. But there’s one nasty bug that is a well-known, common, nemesis of your flock, and that is ...
How to Choose the Right Duck Breeds for You
I am obsessed with ducks. They were the first livestock animal I raised when I started homesteading. I’ve kept them for meat, for eggs, for their utility in improving soil, and for the sheer joy ...
Why Do Chickens Eat Their Own Eggs and What to Do About It
Raising layer chickens is one of the best ways to provide for your own family. Not only are laying hens easy to care for, but they are also one of the least expensive types of livestock you can ...
7 Best Honey Extractors to Harvest Your Honey Efficiently and Safely
A honey extractor is a smart investment for any beekeeper. Whether you are an experienced apiarist or you are learning how to take care of bees, a honey extractor will make all the difference to how ...
Glossary of Goat Terminology
The wonderful world of goats brings with it terminology that may be a bit unfamiliar to the aspiring new goatherd. Our goat glossary of strange, yet unique, goat terms will help get you up to speed ...