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How To Conduct Fecal Egg Counts For Your Goat Herd

Animals | Large Animals |
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Fecal egg counts give keepers information that's critical to parasite control. And you don't need a veterinary degree to perform your own.

Different Ways To Protect Your Sheep Against Predators

Animals | Large Animals |
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Sheep are vulnerable to a number of predators, so it's important to plan ahead to protect your animals against threat. Here are a few different options.

Small Farms Are Perfect For Raising Pigs On Pasture

Animals | Large Animals |
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Pigs raised on pasture are healthier, happier and better tasting. Here's what you need to get started with hogs on your hobby farm.

Meet The Adorable Kunekune Pigs Of Halbert Farm

Animals | Large Animals |
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Rebeka Halbert of the Texas-based Halbert Farm tells us all about the benefits of living with a sounder of Kunekune pigs.

Experienced Farmers Share Lessons In Raising Livestock

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Are you thinking about raising livestock? These experienced farmers share tips and advice to consider before buying some animals.

How To Harness The Benefits Of Livestock In The Garden

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Too often, livestock animals are considered the enemies of a good garden, but different animals bring different benefits to a growing space.

My Achin’ Feet: Tips For Trimming Goat Hooves

Animals | Large Animals |
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Goat hooves need special attention to maintain overall health, but the good news is that trimming them is a relatively simple process.

Breed Profile: The Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig

Animals | Large Animals |
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Once prized for its flavorful meat, the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig was almost developed out of existence. But the hog's back—here's why.

At Flowertown Charm Goat Yoga & Homesteading Spread Joy

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Jenna Lee Panehal-Pelayo from the South Carolina mini-farm explains how goat yoga sessions with Nigerian Dwarf goats bring smiles to the faces of guests.

Angelia Silvera (The Donkey Listener) On Training Donkeys

Animals | Large Animals |
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The Tennessee-based donkey trainer lets us in on some entry level dos and don'ts when it comes to training the personable and affectionate equine.

Sheep Can Help You Control Weeds On The Farm

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Many people think goats are tops for controlling weeds, but sheep, with a diverse diet that extends far beyond just grass, are terrific weed eaters.

At Mazzeltov Farms, Nigerian Dwarf Goats Bond With Chickens

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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We speak to Mazzeltov Farms founder Bethany Riner about how she's created a sustainable environment at the California-based venture.

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