Never Keep Livestock as Pets … Except When You Do
July 16, 2018Getting too attached to livestock is not in a farm’s financial interest, but I made an exception for a boar named George Clooney.
A Guide to Deciphering a Butcher’s Pork Cut Card
June 11, 2018For the uninitiated, a blank processing cut card can be a daunting ordeal, but don’t get stressed—it all breaks down to meat.
Breeds You Need: Finding the Right Livestock for Small Farms
April 9, 2018You 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.
Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving
March 19, 2018Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?
Use a Solar-Powered Portable Electric Fence to Pasture Your Pigs
February 26, 2018I 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.
Why Understanding Pig Squeals Matters in Holistic Farming
February 5, 2018When it comes to farm problems, changing the way you farm may be better in the long-term than a reactionary solution.
Prevent Anemia in Piglets by Supplementing Iron
January 29, 2018Sow’s milk doesn’t contain enough iron for newborn piglets. Where you raise the piglets determines how you ensure they get what they need.
Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers
January 26, 2018This 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.
Pigs & Their Wild Cousins: How Livestock Has Adapted for Winter
December 18, 2017In 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.
When Planning For Piglets, Timing Is Crucial
November 20, 2017Piglets 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.
