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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Longhorns on the Homestead: They’re Not All Ornery Varmints

Large horns and wild, bright colors: these are the things that usually…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

The Rise and Fall of a Backyard Duck Egg Business

“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just…

Laura Bittle Laura Bittle

Crofting Life

A croft is a smallholding (a parcel of rural land under 10…

Magdalena Perks Magdalena Perks

Second-Chance Horses: Adopting Rescue Horses

So, you’ve done your homework.  Your barn or pasture shelter is ready…

Cynthia O'Neil Cynthia O'Neil

The Ultimate Guide to Farm-Friendly Dogs

My wife and I are homesteading dog trainers.  In our duties as…

Anthony Okrongly Anthony Okrongly

Winsome Woolly Workers: Babydoll Southdown Sheep

Babydoll Southdown sheep cause many people to exclaim, “Awww!” on the first…

Kristin Snodgrass Kristin Snodgrass

Mad about Muscovies: Weird-looking Waddlers

Whenever I watch Sarge, Ash, and Baldy waddle past me, I grin.…

May Woodworth May Woodworth

Alpacas: The Ultimate in Exotics

Alpacas, the woolly, smaller cousins to the llama, are regarded worldwide as…

Victoria Varga Victoria Varga

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…

D. Joe Caffee D. Joe Caffee

Raising Rabbits: Like Pulling Food Out of a Hat

Everyone has a few memories of Elmer Fudd out hunting “wabbits” during…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens

Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and…

Michael Schneider Michael Schneider

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