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His journey took him from farmyard to freezer, and despite the sadness of his final few moments, I know in my heart he lived a better life Livestock

The Journey: Farmyard to Freezer

By CJ Mouser
When we first moved to our farm, we purchased two Duroc barrows for the express purpose of putting them in the freezer.  They were meat…
beef meat market Livestock

Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats

By D. Joe Caffee
Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into Dad’s 1978 powder-blue Dodge pickup and headed fifteen miles north to a dairy…
Livestock

Getting Started with Pigs

By CJ Mouser
Below are some general guidelines for raising pigs.  This information does not cover breeding.  If you have never raised a pig before, it is best…
heritage breeds navajo churro Livestock

Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies

By Regina Anneler
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and achieving self-sufficiency is a worthy one.  You put lots of time, money and…
raising Pastured Pigs homesteading Livestock

Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience

By Sue Dick
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs is one that stands out in my memory.  Well-read and well-intentioned, my husband…
homesteading, homestead, homestead.org Construction

Too Close for Comfort: One Woman’s Misadventures in Pasture Creation

By Sue Dick
I reflected it was an odd way to spend a morning. Crammed in a bulldozer cab, my bottom perched on a side molding of the…
Small Animal Auction, Rural auctions, types of animal auctions, rural animal auctions Frugality and Finance

The Thrill of the Small-Animal Auction

By Anthony Okrongly
It was 9:00 on a frigid Saturday night in mid-January. The sun had long since passed across the horizon and it was pitch dark outside.…
Garden Season Extenders and Cold Weather Husbandry, DIY Low tunnel, fall and winter gardening, basic animal husbandry, cold weather gardening, homesteading Gardening

Garden Season Extenders and Cold-Weather Husbandry

By Jenny Flores
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…
selling potbellied pigs as pets on the homestead, Potbellied Pigs for meat, homesteading Food

My Potbellied Piggy Bank: Selling Potbellied Pigs on the Homestead

By Nicholas Vrchoticky
  I wasn’t sure how much a pair of potbellied pigs would amount to when I responded to the “free pigs” ad on Craigslist, but…
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead, homesteading Livestock

Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead

By May Woodworth
  Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear to me.  Having everything we needed to start our life as a…
moving pastured pigs homesteading Livestock

Pastured Pig Pilgrimage: Moving Pastured Pigs, and a Few Stops Along the Way

By Sue Dick
  I'm not sure if I agree with the widely-held homily that pigs are as intelligent as dogs (actually I am sure; I disagree, unless…
Basics of Animal Aid, homesteading, Animal First Aid Homesteading Pets

Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid

By Catherine Lugo
  Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health.  If you’ve been spending quality time with them, you’ll know when something’s…

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