Preparing Facilities & Feed Plans For Beef Cattle

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 Best Time For Weaning Lambs?

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.

Love My Breed: Glou­cestershire Old Spots Pigs

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!

With All Due Restraint: How To Restrain Livestock

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.


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