A Story of Three Little Pigs
Several years ago, about midway through our homesteading life, we decided to…
Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs…
Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is…
Getting Started with Pigs
Below are some general guidelines for raising pigs. This information does not…
My Potbellied Piggy Bank: Selling Potbellied Pigs on the Homestead
I wasn’t sure how much a pair of potbellied pigs would amount…
Pastured Pig Pilgrimage: Moving Pastured Pigs, and a Few Stops Along the Way
I'm not sure if I agree with the widely-held homily that pigs…
Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. …
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats
Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into…
Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and…
Too Close for Comfort: One Woman’s Misadventures in Pasture Creation
I reflected it was an odd way to spend a morning. Crammed…