Livestock – Other Livestock

A neighbor of mine bought what she was told was a "teacup pig" from an online breeder, a piglet small enough to fit in a purse in the photos. Two...

Getting pig feed right is one of the most important decisions you will make on your homestead. Feed typically accounts for 60 to 75 percent of the...

Bees are one of the highest-return additions you can make to a homestead. A couple of hives will pollinate your garden, orchard, and surrounding...

There are not many additions to a homestead that pay dividends in as many directions as a beehive. You get honey, obviously. But you also get better...

Everything costs more than it used to, and you feel it every time you open your wallet. Groceries, utilities, gas, and the prescription refills that...

Beekeeping is one of the most rewarding self-sufficiency skills you can develop. Bees support pollination, food production, and honey harvesting....

If you’ve ever raised pigs or thought about adding them to your homestead, one question always comes up early: what do pigs eat to stay healthy,...

Gardeners have used animal manure to enrich soil for centuries, but not all manures behave the same. Rabbit manure stands out as one of the most...

You might have a personal preference – maybe your grandparents raised horses on their farm back home, or you think that cattle would be a fun...

Pigs have been unfairly labeled as unclean animals who eat anything. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pigs are actually extremely clean,...

Pigs are often some of the entry-level hoofstock that newer homesteaders get into. They then soon find that raising pigs is a completely different...

Maybe you’ve decided to keep bees and like most new beekeepers, you are full of anticipation for your new adventure. Perhaps your native bee...

Rabbits make the perfect livestock option for homesteaders. Not only are they cute and friendly creatures but there are several benefits to raising...

Raising pigs is one of the most cost-effective ways of putting pork in your freezer. Not only will it save you money, but you can make some extra...

At some point along your homesteading journey, you will either feel led to add animals to the mix because of price increases at the store, or there...