At first sight, the shaggy, comical and toupee-like hair that tumbles down into their eyes and faces is the most notable distinguishing characteristic of the…
The trouble with keeping cows (aside from the regular, mischievous behavior of Bos Taurus such as crashing through fences, or getting into, and making a…
Almost everything you read about sheep leads you to believe that they are very easy animals to deal with. Popular wisdom says keeping sheep is…
I don't think a homestead can be called complete without at least two goats on it. Why? Because goats can provide milk, meat, and money,…
Many people begin homesteading as a way to escape the rat race only to discover you still need some type of income. One of the…
When I was discussing options with my insurance agent, I asked if we could get MDI, and surprisingly, she had no idea what I was…
One of the oldest and most luxurious wool breeds of sheep is the hardy breed of Icelandics. This particular breed, as the name suggests, originates…
Easily one of my most frustrating, yet ultimately rewarding, experiences on the homestead came in the process of convincing an ornery Angus to adopt a…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a homestead…
Raising earthworms may be the easiest and most profitable "livestock" venture on your homestead. I’m not necessarily talking monetary profit, though it is possible…
Have you read the beginning of Astrid's story? Check it out: The Mare Someone Threw Away: A Rescue Horse Story ~~~~~~~~~~ It was early on…
Homesteaders looking for a profitable venture should consider raising quail. Quail can be raised in small areas, are low maintenance and are inexpensive to raise…
