Livestock

Before you start bucking the title, read why you shouldn’t keep male and female goats together. There are actually several reasons why it’s a bad idea. Especially if you want …

Whether you are just considering getting chickens or you already raise them, you may be wondering “how long is a chicken’s lifespan anyways?” To be honest, there isn’t one age …

Do you know what goat breed would best suits your needs? Have you thought about adding goats to your homestead? Would you like to raise them for dairy? Meat? Fiber? …

When you hear of people feeding bees you may think they have taken this beekeeping a step too far. Like people who make dresses and pants for their chickens. However, …

Do you want to increase your flock but want to save the expense of ordering chicks? Then you need to get an egg incubator to hatch your own eggs.  Knowing …

They say that chickens are the gateway livestock, and it’s true. Ever heard of chicken math? If not, you will find out shortly. We all want food independence and freedom …

Just like work at the office, kids on the playground, and the coop, there is always a pecking order. Where one animal, or person, is the top dog and everyone …

Sheep are one of the most common and popular livestock in the Christmas Story. You see them in every manger scene, the Shepherd was guiding his flock by night. From …

  It’s More Than Just Chickens – It’s about feeding my family People across the country are fighting for the right to provide for their families with gardens and small backyard …

  People seem to think in order to homestead you must own land or livestock, that is not true. You can be a Homesteader with a balcony or 100 acres …