The wooly hog almost went extinct, but now Mangalitsa pigs are back. Could this heritage breed be right for your hobby farm?
Grass is good for our animals Their diet is critically linked to our own in addition to those of our family members.
During winter feeding, cattle, sheep and other animals require increased nutrients. Here's how to get them the food and water they need.
Developed by breeders in 1930s Australia, Droughtmaster cattle thrive in extreme conditions to produce high-quality beef.
This round of "Say Cheese" contenders includes a horse nuzzling a cat, marching ducklings, a cow shielding a calf, two goats and a chicken.
Understanding differences in sight and hearing between us and large livestock animals helps you interpret behavior and improve your interactions with them.
Five women farmers over 50 share insight about their experiences in life and agriculture. In this second segment, the topic is death.
April Prusia raises heritage breed pigs and hope at Dorothy’s Range in Wisconsin. She also hosts tours, farm-to-table dinners and farmstays.
Ever wonder what your cow, sheep or horse can taste and smell? They might sense more than you thought, and you can use that knowledge to help them.
Are you considering adding pigs but you're not sure where to start? Here are basic pointers to get your farm and yourself hog-ready.
Alice Percy provides detailed instructions for humanely raising pigs on pasture in a book that's valuable to homesteader and commercial farmer alike.
Whether you want to pour yourself a cup of catnip tea or make your kitty a catnip-stuffed toy, this is one versatile purr-ennial.
