Livestock

Geese

If you are looking to add some entertainment to your homestead, raise some geese. They are one of the most endearing types of poultry and there will...

What Should I Feed My Chickens In Winter?

Many first-time chicken keepers find themselves swooning over baby chicks during the spring, enjoying fresh eggs throughout the summer and fall but...

Low Maintenance Animals for Your Homestead

While many of us dream of a ranch with sprawling acreage and thousands of head of cattle or another high-production type of livestock, it isn't...

10 Things To Never Feed Your Pigs

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,...

Never Feed THIS to Your Chickens

Though our chickens roam the world and eat everything growing on it, there are some plants and food items that they really should avoid. In this...

What Livestock My Grandparents Raised During The Great Depression

When you take a look at the economy today, you certainly pause. Things cost more than they once did by a measure that we wouldn't have believed a...

Read This Before Getting Ducks

This is it! I've had it up to here with my ducks. Introducing the one and only article you need to read to warn you what you're going to go through...

6 Most Profitable Animals To Raise On Your Property

Choosing the right farm animals to raise can make all the difference if you’re looking to turn your homestead into a money-making machine. While the...

How To Raise Turkeys For Holiday Cash

I know it's September, but don't let stand in the way of you making some cash. Everyone looks for turkeys during Thanksgiving and Christmas. They...

Duck Eggs Vs. Chicken Eggs

Ah, do you want to raise chickens or ducks? For most people, the answer to that question will depend on which they prefer in the debate of duck vs....

How To Entertain Your Chickens

Now is a great time to unwind your homestead and declutter everything. However, as winters are over, your chickens might not be in the mood to stay...

Cow

Raising cows on your homestead is an important part of being self-sufficient because of the numerous benefits they provide. From food to fertilizer,...

Why Are My Chickens Losing Feathers?

Seeing chicken feathers all around your coop can be stressful at times. The bigger problem arises when you notice bald patches on your chickens due...

This Could Kill All Your Chickens!

The highly infectious viral illness known as bird flu, or avian influenza, typically affects birds but can infect people and other animals. Several...

Should I Do This Again?

I know in most parts is spring already, but it’s never too early to prepare for the upcoming winter months. Last year, as I prepared for the cold...

Goat

Goats are wonderful animals to raise because of their unique and fascinating characteristics. They are extremely versatile and make great additions...

Security Dogs You Should Never Have On Your Property

Man's Best Friend. When securing a homestead, having a good dog is essential. Unfortunately, even though some dogs can be good guard dogs, they can...

Chickens vs Turkeys

When trying to decide on what your first poultry will be, you'll find yourself in a bit of a pickle. In fact, there are so many choices that you'll...

Why Are My Chickens Eating Their Own Eggs?

Chickens typically eat insects, vegetables, and fruits, but sometimes, they eat their own eggs. For chickens out in the wild, it’s actually a normal...