Alpacas are calm and quiet animals, making them an ideal livestock choice for many. And these fiber animals don't require large acreage to provide a profit.
Many hands make light work, and a community butchering party is a great idea at hog harvest time. Here are some tips to make sure it's a fun, efficient event!
A sire contributes more than just its 50 percent of a lamb's genetics, so it's critical to choose a breeding ram carefully. Here's what to look for before you buy.
Animals do the hard work of improving pastures and soil health, so choose the right ruminants for the land and native growth you already have.
It's important to keep an eye on your sheep's feet to avoid lameness. And when you're checking for foot rot, you may want to go ahead and do a quick hoof trim.
Calving season will be here before you know it. Get ready now by gathering supplies and preparing your land and buildings for a calm calving experience.
If you raise pigs on your farm, you may consider on-farm pig butchering to save money while harvesting meat. Here's what to know when learning this skill.
You likely feed hay to your livestock, but do you really know what's in those flakes? Read more to learn about what's in a bale of hay.
Sheep need vitamins and minerals to supplement those available in the pasture. Here's how to determine what's right for your flock and how to offer it.
Follow these steps to protect your goats against shipping fever, a collection of ailments commonly associated with transporting livestock.
Get ready for winter now, before the weather gets really bad, to ensure your cattle stay healthy and safe no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.
A widely respected stock dog with a reputation for an intense nature, the Australian Shepherd makes a valuable addition to the livestock pasture.
