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Breeds You Need: Finding the Right Livestock for Small Farms

April 9, 2018

You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.

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Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving

March 19, 2018

Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?

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Use a Solar-Powered Portable Electric Fence to Pasture Your Pigs

February 26, 2018

I love to pasture my pigs, but fencing had been a problem. Then I observed and emulated the solar setup of a “lunatic farmer.” Here’s how it works.

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Why Understanding Pig Squeals Matters in Holistic Farming

February 5, 2018

When it comes to farm problems, changing the way you farm may be better in the long-term than a reactionary solution.

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Prevent Anemia in Piglets by Supplementing Iron

January 29, 2018

Sow’s milk doesn’t contain enough iron for newborn piglets. Where you raise the piglets determines how you ensure they get what they need.

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Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers

January 26, 2018

This round of contenders is led by a calf and a goat. Also making appearances are goslings, pigs, chickens, a cow and her calves, and a very cute bunny.

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Pigs & Their Wild Cousins: How Livestock Has Adapted for Winter

December 18, 2017

In this second of four parts, we learn about a bison-size, prehistoric “terrible pig” and how observing feral pigs can inform care of domesticated ones.

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When Planning For Piglets, Timing Is Crucial

November 20, 2017

Piglets born in cold weather don’t fare well. The solution? Don’t let sows give birth in cold weather. Here’s how to time it.

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Farming Pigs: A Guide From Birth To The Farmers Market

November 10, 2017

These tips based on personal experience with pigs covers raising piglets on the first day all the way to opening day at the farmers market.

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Protect Your Livestock From Predators With Old-School Methods

October 23, 2017

Keep your cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens safe from threats by various predators with these tried-and-tested techniques.

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