There are certainly advantages to keeping pig breeding stock on the farm, but consider the following before you bring a sow and boar onto your land.
Before bringing home cattle for the first time, you should make sure your facilities are stocked and you have an adequate feed regimen. You'll need to re-evaluate now and again, as well.
When is the right time for weaning lambs? The answer depends a lot on your farm conditions and what you, as a shepherd, can do to keep stress low.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Gloucestershire Old Spots, a docile pig with excellent meat. Check out what one keeper had to say!
When you keep livestock, it's sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about St. Croix Hair Sheep, a hardy and healthy breed. Check out what these shepherds had to say!
Dealing with animal excrement doesn’t have to stink! Put that livestock manure to work on the farm with management practices that yield nutrient-rich fertilizer.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about American Aberdeen Cattle, a feed-efficient, easy-keeping breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!
Moving animals is a big part of raising livestock, so make sure you have a good trailer and know how to load it before hauling day arrives.
There's never been a better time to start raising your own beef cattle for homegrown meat. These tips will help you find the right animal for your dinner table.
If you raise hogs and know how to butcher your own pig carcasses, you can enjoy delicious and cost-effective meat products year-round!
While sheep themselves may not be welcome among planted rows, their wool makes an excellent addition to the garden as mulch, fertilizer and more!
