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Longhorns on the Homestead: They’re Not All Ornery Varmints
Large horns and wild, bright colors: these are the things that usually…
The Rise and Fall of a Backyard Duck Egg Business
“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just…
Second-Chance Horses: Adopting Rescue Horses
So, you’ve done your homework. Your barn or pasture shelter is ready…
The Ultimate Guide to Farm-Friendly Dogs
My wife and I are homesteading dog trainers. In our duties as…
Winsome Woolly Workers: Babydoll Southdown Sheep
Babydoll Southdown sheep cause many people to exclaim, “Awww!” on the first…
Mad about Muscovies: Weird-looking Waddlers
Whenever I watch Sarge, Ash, and Baldy waddle past me, I grin.…
Alpacas: The Ultimate in Exotics
Alpacas, the woolly, smaller cousins to the llama, are regarded worldwide as…
The Mare Someone Threw Away: A New Life, Again.
Have you read the beginning of Astrid's story? Check it out: The…
Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats
Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into…
Raising Rabbits: Like Pulling Food Out of a Hat
Everyone has a few memories of Elmer Fudd out hunting “wabbits” during…
The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens
Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and…
