Livestock

Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats

Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into Dad’s 1978 powder-blue Dodge pickup and headed fifteen…

2 years ago

Raising Rabbits: Like Pulling Food Out of a Hat

Everyone has a few memories of Elmer Fudd out hunting “wabbits” during rabbit season.  If you raise your own rabbits…

2 years ago

The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens

Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and can be raised in many areas, including dense…

2 years ago

Small-Scale Rabbit Farming

Small-scale rabbit farming is an excellent idea for homesteaders who want to supplement food and income, but don't live on…

2 years ago

Buying Your First Horse

You’ve been bitten by the rural lifestyle bug.  Maybe you’re living on some acres, the kids are nagging you to…

2 years ago

Income Opportunities for Poultry Farmers

Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture.  Chickens are terrific animals for any sustainable homestead.  They convert scraps and…

2 years ago

Livestock Guard Dogs: Just Like Lassie, Only Better

When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and they lived happily and without a care in…

2 years ago

Itty Bitty Bovines: Raising Miniature Cattle Breeds

If you manage a home garden, you know well the satisfaction that comes from growing your own produce.  That same…

2 years ago

My Experience with Home Milking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

On our farm, we enjoy being as independent as possible. To offset the ever-increasing costs of groceries, we have raised…

2 years ago

Goat Milk Galore: Goat Milk Recipes and Products

Among the greatest blessings of spring are all the babies and if you have goats on your homestead, you probably…

2 years ago