Poultry Farming: How to Prepare Your Farm for Waterfowl
March 25, 2019Ducks and geese have slightly different requirements than chickens. Here’s how to prepare for these waterfowl and when they can integrate with chickens.
7 Creative Ways to Use Milk From Your Goats
March 22, 2019Goat milk has nutritional advantages over cow’s milk, and you can use it for many delicious and pragmatic ends. Here are several to consider.
Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed
March 20, 2019The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here’s all you need to know.
Living Off the Grid: Learn Milking by Hand
March 19, 2019You can have homegrown milk, cheese and yogurt in many varieties with suitable small-farm dairy cattle, goat and sheep breeds. Here are the basics on the animals and milking.
Livestock Nutrition: The Basics of Vitamins & Minerals
March 18, 2019Here are essential facts about groups of nutrients that are crucial to the health of various livestock species on the farm.
6 Duck Breeds to Raise for Eggs
March 15, 2019If you’re ready to expand beyond chickens for producing eggs and add other layer poultry to your farm, consider these duck breeds.
8 Tips to Prepare for Spring Chicks
March 13, 2019Chicken-planning season is here. Be sure you’re prepared to order, house and care for your new baby chicks.
Learn the Fundamentals of Animals & Fiber
March 12, 2019Many animals produce fiber, including sheep, goats, alpaca, rabbits, bison and musk ox. Here’s a guide to the types and qualities that come from various sources.
2 Common Surgeries for Livestock on the Farm
March 11, 2019Many surgical procedures can be done on the farm. In part one of this series, here are some common surgeries your animals might encounter.
5 Unusual Livestock Breeds to Consider Raising
March 8, 2019If livestock breeds such as cattle, goats and sheep aren’t enough for your small farm, venture into some of these more unusual animals.
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