Livestock

Homesteading articles about Livestock as it pertains to homesteaders, farming, animal husbandry, gardening, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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A Story of Three Little Pigs

Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to…

Kathryn Wingrove Kathryn Wingrove

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals

Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…

Doug Smith Doug Smith

Alluring Alpacas

I love fiber.  Whenever my mom ropes me into going to the…

Heather Huffman Heather Huffman

Raising Rabbits for Food, Fur, and Fun

The homestead dream often includes livestock, and that dream seems unattainable for…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Mice: Scourge of the Homestead

When I was discussing options with my insurance agent, I asked if…

Sheri Dixon Sheri Dixon

Building Community Through Bartering and Trading

Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…

Benjamin K Coffman Benjamin K Coffman

The How and Why of Geese on a Small Homestead

Homesteaders love yard birds, but we generally stick with chickens and ducks. …

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

The Mare Someone Threw Away: A Rescue Horse Story

There is a taboo against eating horsemeat here in North America (as…

Sue Dick Sue Dick

The Economics of Dairy Goats

Milk prices have certainly gotten high enough that many of us small…

Allena Jackson Allena Jackson

Nuisance Wildlife Encounters On the Rise

Encounters with "nuisance wildlife" have been on the upswing in recent years.…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Thwarting the Fox: Protecting Your Chicken Flock 

It’s late March, and a red fox has been hanging around for…

Jo Ann Abell Jo Ann Abell

Hens Are Birds, Too

What do I mean by, "hens are birds, too"? For starters, hens…

Faith Drummond Faith Drummond

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