Chickens are the obvious poultry choice, but there's a strong market for specialty poultry, too, such as goose, quail, guinea fowl and more.
Animals have different needs, and your farm has its own livestock fencing needs. So before that post-hole digger hits the ground, consider this advice.
Noah Young from the Nebraska-based Shiloh Farm tells us how empty supermarket shelves during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to take matters into his own hands.
Raising livestock is satisfying, but the feed bill can be jarring, so use your garden space to grow these powerful crops and save some green.
Chickens may be at the top of most poultry-keepers' lists, but you should consider raising ducks, both for their eggs and high-quality meat.
Cold weather is hitting much of the country hard, so here are some pointers for caring for livestock when the mercury drops.
MJ Smith of Southwestern Colorado homestead Hoof And Feather tells us how to get a handle on adding geese to your property.
For healthy livestock that produce the eggs, milk and meat we love, proper animal nutrition is key. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Livestock can be as beneficial to permaculture farming as horticultural techniques. And ducks and geese bring a wealth of benefits.
Too often, livestock animals are considered the enemies of a good garden, but different animals bring different benefits to a growing space.
Chickens are great for the beginning farmer, but consider all four of these birds when establishing a world of poultry on the new farm.
In Southern Indiana, the farming family of Simple Farm earns a supplemental income from eggs laid by their White Layer Ducks.
