The Why Behind Winter Wear For Livestock
December 5, 2022You wear a coat in the winter, so does your livestock need coats, too? When it comes to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, the answer may surprise you.
Meat Goats Are Great For Small Farms!
November 21, 2022Sure, goats are great for milk and fiber, but many breeds can be raised on small and compact farms to provide healthy, delicious meat for the freezer.
Video: Feed Your Ruminants Right In Fall & Winter
November 21, 2022Breeding season is in full swing, and your pastures are likely full of dead grass, too, so here's how to feed your ruminants in fall and winter.
Exploring Fiber Farming With Ruby Wolf Farm
September 1, 2022Ruby Wolf Farm founder Lauren Slingluff tells us how early memories of her mom’s floor loom helped inspire her own fiber farm.
Video: What’s The Deal With The Hay Shortage Crisis?
August 22, 2022Hay is getting harder to find, and prices during the shortage are through the roof. Here's what's going on and tips for feeding your livestock this winter.
Goats Are Part Of The Family At Wild Rose Farm
August 11, 2022Wild Rose Farm founder Jessica Lubic tells us how her goats helped clear up acres of blackberry bushes and weeds—and now provide delicious on-farm dairy.
With All Due Restraint: How To Restrain Livestock
July 7, 2022When you keep livestock, it’s sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.
Treating Pink Eye In Sheep & Goats (Video)
May 30, 2022Pink eye, or keratoconjunctivitis, is a bacterial disease that can cause major discomfort and potential blindness in animals. In this video, we show you how to treat the condition.
Sheep & Goats Need Scrapie Tags—Here’s Why
May 24, 2022If you intend to sell sheep or goats, you need to register and tag your livestock with scrapie tags. Here’s what to know about the disease and requirements.
Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value
May 2, 2022Sheep and goats make excellent livestock for small farms with financial or space limitations, and their products can bring producers some income, too.
