Raising livestock can be a complex and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a hobby farmer or a commercial producer, this category can help you make the most of your livestock. Learn tips and tricks for selecting and caring for animals, building the right housing and fencing, providing proper nutrition, and handling common health concerns. With the right knowledge and skills, you can ensure your animals are healthy and productive, while also enjoying the experience of raising livestock.
Trying to find some breeds of chickens that lay white eggs? Wanting to add some white-shelled eggs to your egg basket? If so, I have some suggestions for you! As a fellow homesteader, I know that keeping chickens for eggs (and even meat) can be very rewarding and a crucial part of your food security…
If you’re new to raising dairy goats, one of the first things you’ll need to do is familiarize yourself with the basic goat terminology. I’ve compiled a list of goat terms you’ll encounter when raising goats, from breeding and milking terms to anatomy and vet terms. By understanding these goat terms, you’ll be better equipped…
If you’re thinking of buying your first goat, congratulations! You’re in for a real treat. Goats are intelligent, friendly animals that make great companions, and they produce delicious, nutritious milk that you’ll love. If you’ve never owned goats before, the idea of buying your first goat might be a little bit scary. I thought making…
Are your chickens not laying eggs right now? As a chicken keeper, there are few things more satisfying than collecting fresh eggs from your very own flock. But what happens when those eggs suddenly stop coming? It can be a frustrating and confusing experience for any backyard chicken keeper. So, you start asking yourself, “why…
Welcome! This post is a roundup of all the articles I’ve written in the “Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners” series. If you’re new and wondering how to raise dairy goats, you’re in the right place! Below you will find all the articles in this series. I focus mainly on raising dairy goats (or raising “milk”…
Choosing the best dairy goat breeds for your homestead or farm is a fun part of getting dairy goats! Each goat is unique (and hilarious, and fun, and silly, and sweet, and mischievous… lol), and, ok, yes, they can sometimes be grumpy. For the most part, though, almost every dairy goat I’ve ever owned (hundreds)…
Goat housing is one of the most important things you need to have in place before you bring your first dairy goat home. Goats require shelter that is dry, well-ventilated, and not super drafty. The shelter should also protect them from the sun, wind, rain, and snow. So, let’s talk about the basic needs goats…