Pigs need less predator protection than other livestock, but they need to avoid the sun. This shelter system provides important shade when the sun is high and hot.
Breeding programs expand the Valais Blacknose, whose wool is good for carpets, bedding and felting, beyond its native Switzerland. The breed of sheep is ideal for small farms.
Even a small farm can go through hundreds of small square hay bales in a season. A hay elevator can save time and effort stacking those bales.
We were spared major damage in Hurricane Florence, but the storm showed us what livestock farmers should expect in a natural disaster. Here's how to prepare.
If you have farm animals, euthanasia will probably come up at some point. Here's what to consider before the difficult decision presents itself.
The manure lagoons flooded by Hurricane Florence show that pigs produce a lot of waste. Managing manure correctly on small farms is key to protecting waterways and gaining valuable fertilizer.
Preparing properly before bringing goats home can help the new animals settle in and ease the transition from an empty pasture to a happy herd.
Toxic plants appear in many forms in pastures as well as landscaping. Learn some common ones and how to keep your livestock safe wherever they are.
For some farmers, docking piglet tails reduces biting that can cause pain and lingering effects. For other farmers, though, it might not be necessary at all.
You can't send your goats to an office job, but you can put them to work to generate income for your farm. Here are several ways.
Goats can be raised for meat or dairy purposes, but don’t overlook their potential as companions. Goats can make great pals for people and animals.
This round of contenders is led by a group of cows watching a fencing project. Also appearing are a honeybee, goats, a rooster and a smiling lamb.
