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Goats Move Into The Frat House

Large Animals | News | Urban Farming |
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On some university campuses, the college experience just got a little more interesting.

Belfair Cattle: A Dual-Purpose Breed For Small Farms

Animals | Large Animals |
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If you’re looking for a family cow that’s a good milk producer and can fill your freezer with beef, the Belfair is your breed

5 Questions to Ask Before Keeping Sheep

Animals | Large Animals |
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Sheep can provide you with a host of farm products: wool, milk, meat and cheese. Make sure you can provide for them, as well.

How To Re-Mediate Pig-Damaged Pastures

Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Rotate out your pig herd and replant the pasture with cover crops that will fix the trampled soil and provide a new dose of healthy forage.

Donkey Vs. Horse: Which Is A Better Fit For Your Farm?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Donkeys and horses are both equines with admirable qualities, and the right one for your farm may come down to personality.

5 Of The Most Fun Farm Animals To Keep

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Looking for an animal that brings a big dose of amusement to your farm? Here are a few we recommend.

Stubble Grazing Your Cattle

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Turning cattle onto harvested fields is a great way to use forage and save money.

How Can I Treat Pig Mites?

Animals | Large Animals |
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If you have any itchy pig on your hands, know the difference between lice and mites before you go forward with treatment.

Raise Goats On 1 Acre Or Less

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Providing your family with a hyperlocal source of milk, meat or fiber is possible, even on a small lot in the city.

4 Udder And Teat Problems Affecting Your Breeding Animals

Animals | Large Animals |
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Take proactive measures to keep your animal mother’s teats and udders disease-free during breeding season.

About Hog Raising

Animals | Large Animals |
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Before you bring home the bacon, learn about what it takes to get started in the pig farming.

3 Tips For the Best-Tasting Goat’s Milk

Animals | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Take the yuck out of goat’s milk: These tips for milking your backyard goats will help keep your homegrown milk safe and delicious.

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