Goats are having a moment, and for good reason—they're excellent small livestock. Here’s what you need to know before bringing home goats.
You can't assume all of a goat's mineral needs are being met by browse. Offering a mineral block of what's missing can help.
The former ballerina talks to us about how babydoll sheep have become the focal point of her idyllic farmette in Oklahoma.
Have you considered spinning wool but are unsure where to start? This overview, from shearing to knitting, can help you get started.
Many urban dwellers are surprised to learn that they're legally allowed to keep goats. But ask yourself these questions before making the leap.
A teenage visionary created a flourishing farm in Oklahoma. The young hobby farmer feeds her family and, by donating the profits, helps others, too.
Proper lactation in dairy goats requires a bit of maintenance from the farmer. Follow these five tips to keep your goats milking well.
Mikayla Fulper from the Fulper Family Farmstead tells us why Holstein cows and Sicilian cheese makers are keys to the New Jersey dairy's award-winning cheeses.
From monitoring pregnancy to evaluating butchering potential, goat keepers these days are turning to ultrasound to help maximize profits.
The warm, summer weather months are fast approaching. Plan ahead now for ways to offer your herd help with beating the heat and humidity.
Sheep are easy to manage and effective foragers that can be used for numerous purposes. And for small-farm uses, they excel in a variety of ways.
The farmers at BF Farm in Huggins, Missouri, use rotational grazing for cattle, goats and pigs for a healthy pasture and hardy livestock.
