Livestock

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...

Do This For Your Chickens So They Lay More Eggs

Volunteering on a farm for two months changed several aspects of my life. One amongst them was the fact that I decided it was time for me to keep...

Raising Pigs 101

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...

Most Vicious Chicken Predators

Beware, chicken keepers! Something scary is afoot. There are predators everywhere looking for a nice side of drumsticks; or maybe just your favorite...

This Is Why You Should Raise Bantam Chicken

Standard breeds like Buff Orpingtons and Spangled Sussex are all the rage in today's backyard chicken world. Yet, there is a tiny group of little...

The Best Chicken Breeds for Your Homestead

Are you looking for the best chicken breed for your small farm, backyard, or homestead? One of these breeds is likely to be the perfect choice! In...

How To Raise Mini Cows For Prepping And SHTF

There are times in life when being small has its advantages. You need to eat less, you take up less space, and you use fewer resources – all...

How To Train Your Chickens To Come When Called

Have you ever trained a pet that it followed your commands and came right back at the whisper of your voice? If yes, then you must be aware that the...

Top 6 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds

Chickens exist in a number of breeds that have been deliberately bred through time to generate particular qualities. As a result, certain chicken...

Recognizing And Treating Common Chicken Diseases

Whatever you plan to do with your hens, keeping them happy and safe is always a top responsibility. A healthier flock of chickens will increase your...

These 9 Common Garden Plants Are Toxic To Chickens

Did you know that over 13 million Americans raise chickens with ownership spread evenly between all types of rural, urban, and suburban households?...

What Happens If You Place A Beehive In Your Backyard

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...

The Dos And Don’ts Of Buying Livestock

To be truly self-sufficient, you will need to introduce animals to your land. Just as there are things to look for or to avoid when buying a...

Best And Worst Livestock For Homesteaders

Adding animals to your property is never a matter of if you should do it, but when you will do it. Self-sufficient living is more than often made...

Ingenious Ideas For Taking Care Of Your Chickens

Chickens are some of the best introductory animals to homesteading available in today's market. You can find them on hundreds of websites, get them...

How To Keep Your Livestock Safe In Bad Winter Weather

Ah, winter. Snow, games, and holidays have lights twinkling in many windows across the world. The vast majority of us have some memory of nostalgia...

Mini Chickens

In both urban and suburban areas, these chickens are gaining popularity. Chicken keepers are finding these tiny chickens to be an ideal addition to...