Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 28, 2024 Can Chickens Eat Watermelon and Cantaloupe? A Complete Guide If you’re a goat farmer, a homesteader, or someone raising backyard chickens, you’ve likely wondered how to enhance your flock’s diet with…
Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 28, 2024 Do Female Goats Have Horns? A Guide to Goat Horn Facts For goat farmers, homesteaders, and backyard enthusiasts, understanding the role of goat horns is essential for responsible herd management.…
Livestock5 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 28, 2024 How Long Do Goats Live? The Ultimate Guide to Goat Lifespan Raising goats can bring joy and numerous benefits to your homestead. These versatile animals provide milk, fiber, meat, and companionship…
Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 28, 2024 Can Chickens Eat Popcorn? Exploring Safe Treats for Your Flock When temperatures drop, your flock may need a little extra care to help them through the season. If you’ve noticed your chickens huddling in…
Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 28, 2024 Breeding Berkshire Pigs: Lifespan, Traits, and Natural Practices Berkshire pigs are prized among homesteaders for their exceptional flavor, rich heritage, and adaptability to natural farming practices. This…
Livestock5 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 27, 2024 How to Raise Chickens Without a Heat Lamp Raising chicks can be one of the most rewarding parts of backyard farming or homesteading. But what if you can’t use a heat lamp? While heat…
Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 23, 2024 Cold-Hardy Chickens for Blue Eggs: Year-Round Vibrant Production When it comes to backyard farming, there’s something undeniably charming about blue eggs. Their pastel hues stand out, catching the eye and…
Livestock4 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 23, 2024 What Can You Breed a Silver Laced Polish Chicken With? If you own a Silver Laced Polish chicken, you already know how enchanting and distinctive they are. From their beautiful, laced plumage to…
Livestock5 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 23, 2024 What Are the Largest Rooster Spurs? A Backyard Farmer’s Guide Roosters are a fascinating—and sometimes intimidating—part of raising chickens. One of their most notable features is their spurs, which can…
Livestock5 Min Read Diane ClarkonDecember 22, 2024 Why Raising Meat Rabbits Benefits Your Homestead If you’re looking for a sustainable, practical, and rewarding way to provide food for your family, raising meat rabbits might just be…