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Miniature Cattle: 5 Breeds for Small Farms

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Also Learn How to Plan For, Buy & Care For Miniature Cattle

Animal Shedding: Causes, Timing & Seasonal Coat Changes

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Animal shedding is one of the earliest and most visible signs of seasonal change on the farm. Long before the official first day of spring arrives around March 21, livestock begin losing their thick winter coats, leaving hair on fences, feed buckets, and your clothing. While it’s easy to assume that warmer temperatures trigger this […]

Toggenburg Goat: History, Care & Milk Production

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Toggenburgs are marvelous dairy goats. A Toggenburg doe, GCH Western-Acres Zephyr Rosemary, currently holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for giving 9,110 pounds of milk amounting to nearly 1,140 gallons in 365 days.

Angora Goats: Fiber, Mohair, and Temperament

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Angora goats are an easy-keeping breed that produce copious fiber.

Why Do Goats Headbutt?

Large Animals
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Understanding why goats headbutt can help handlers predict their movements, manage herd dynamics, and ensure both human and goat safety.

Goat Hoof Trim: How to Do It Safely in 8 Simple Steps

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Hoof care is an important part of livestock maintenance. Here's how to perform a basic goat hoof trim to keep your ruminants happy and healthy.

Wether Goat Guide: From Pack Animals to Perfect Pets

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A wether goat is the perfect option for those who are not looking to breed their herd.

Dairy Sheep: A Beginner’s Guide

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If you love tasty milk as well as incredible homemade cheese and yogurt, consider getting dairy sheep. Here's what to know before you buy.

Keeping Pet Cows on a Hobby Farm

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Keep One Or Several Animals As Pets Instead of Livestock On Your Hobby Farm.

Can Pigs and Goats Live Together?

Large Animals
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With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chickens, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.

Stocker Cattle

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Convert Pasture To Profit By Purchasing Stocker Cattle As Calves In The Spring, Then Selling Them In The Fall As Feeder Cattle.

Lard Soap From Pig Lard Can Be Easily Made At Home

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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This Beginner’s Guide To Making Lard Soap From Pig Fat Will Get You Making Gift-Worthy Bars In No Time.

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