Butcher A Pig Carcass For A Bountiful Homestead Harvest
June 20, 2022If you raise hogs and know how to butcher your own pig carcasses, you can enjoy delicious and cost-effective meat products year-round!
Sheep Wool Has A Place In The Garden
June 13, 2022While sheep themselves may not be welcome among planted rows, their wool makes an excellent addition to the garden as mulch, fertilizer and more!
Don’t Let Heat Stress Out Your Livestock
June 6, 2022Look out for these common signs of heat stress in livestock to help prevent serious health issues when the mercury rises this summer.
It’s Time For Farm Animals To Get An Annual Tetanus Shot
May 9, 2022Spring is here and it’s time to administer vaccines to your farm animals, including give them their annual tetanus shots.
Documents Your Sheep Breeder Should Provide At Sale
April 25, 2022Sheep breeders should follow a handful of best practices when selling animals, so make sure you receive these documents when you buy an animal.
Answering Important Questions About Hoof Trimming in Sheep
April 18, 2022Hoof trimming for sheep is important, but why exactly is that so? What do you need to trim hooves, and how do you do it? We have answers.
How To Band A Lamb Tail In 3 Steps (Video)
March 28, 2022Banding a lamb's tail helps prevent health problems such as fly strike, so follow these three steps to band a lamb tail and protect the animal's health.
How To Find & Purchase Spring Piglets
March 28, 2022Spring is the right time to find baby piglets for the homestead! Here are some tips for locating young pigs and setting pricing expectations.
Eating Seasonal Meat: A History Of Homestead Meats
March 7, 2022Though modern conveniences allow year-round storage, meat was once a seasonal concern, reflected in many of our dining traditions of today.
3 DIY Livestock Handling Facilities That Inspire
February 22, 2022You don’t have to break the bank to have a functional livestock handling setup, as these three diverse, DIY-designed facilities prove.
