Goats have many uses, milk, cheese, fiber, but there’s one overlooked job your goat can do for you that you may not have heard of: carrying your load. Goats that are trained to carry your extra ...
Why You Should Raise Heritage Breed Pigs – and 10 Breeds to Consider
When it comes to selecting the best animals for your homestead, choosing the right breed of a given type of livestock is often more important than the type of livestock itself. When you’re selecting ...
Malay Chicken: The Tallest Chicken Breed
This bird will leave a lasting impression after you’ve seen it once! Malay Chickens are well known for being the tallest chicken in the world, and they take their job seriously. Malays were originally ...
How to Take Care of Baby Goats – Everything You Need to Know
There’s no sweeter sound than a newborn kid bleating for the first time. If you’ve had a successful kidding, and your doe has been attended to, you might be wondering, what’s next for the ...
About Minorca Chicken: White Faced, Mediterranean Oddities
If you are interested in this chicken’s sister breed, the White-Faced Black Spanish, you may have heard of Minorcas. Minorcas have been used in many breeding projects and played a large part in ...
Understanding Goat Behavior and the Dynamics of a Goat Herd
Goats are smart, curious critters and if you don't have a good handle on goat behavior, you may find yourself outsmarted. When you understand the dynamics of a goat herd, you'll be ready to ...
Modern Game Chicken: A Leggy and Unique Breed
When I see the Modern Game Chickens the first word that comes to mind for me is 'prehistoric' as they proudly sport their long legs and dinosaur-like poses. I don’t think there is anything too ...
How to Identify and Treat an Egg Bound Chicken
As the name of this affliction may suggest, there is nothing pleasant for a hen about being egg bound. Not only is an egg bound chicken extremely uncomfortable, but she is also in danger. If ...
New Hampshire Red Chicken: Simple Birds for the Practical Farmer
When I think of a hardy, no-nonsense chicken breed with excellent production abilities, New Hampshire Red Chickens are some of the first birds that come to mind. These chickens are also an excellent ...