Lambing season is an exciting time of any shepherd's life, and being prepared with everything from towels to mentorship makes the experience even better.
Dental care is an essential part of keeping livestock, so in this first of a two-part series, we take a look at different animals and how to care for their teeth.
Raising livestock is satisfying, but the feed bill can be jarring, so use your garden space to grow these powerful crops and save some green.
It just makes sense to pasture goats and chickens together, though there are a few considerations to keep in mind when mixing species.
Study up for your first lambing, but some lessons are best learned from first-hand experience. Our contributing shepherd shared her experience with lambing.
When it comes to providing your animal with a drug, it's important to be able to read the label and meet prescribed withdrawal times. Here's what to know.
One shepherd tells us how she's getting her pregnant does ready for lambing season with vaccinations, preparations and anticipation.
Kidding season is just around the corner, so follow these simple tips to make sure your doe and kids have a safe, successful birthing experience.
Jan Pol, the star of National Geographic's "The Incredible Dr. Pol," gives us these five tips for hobby farmers to help keep their livestock healthy.
There's some evidence that CBD could be useful for farm animals, but a number of questions and hours of research remain before the compound can be adopted.
Short-season sheep production allows you to be a part-time shepherd, so consider buying some feeder lambs for profit and personal use.
When goats are lactating or kidding, their feed needs change, so here are some expert pointers for providing proper nutritional requirements.
