Raising farm animals

One of the regular or routine maintenance things you will need to do in order to keep your goats happy and healthy is to trim your goats hooves.

Discover why and when chickens need help with extra protein - and create a natural, inexpensive treat to boost their health.

maybe include rainwater catchment and filtration?

Goats can get pretty expensive. Here are some tips to keep you from going broke and make some money from raising goats. #raisinggoats #homesteadingtips #homesteadlife

Raising pigs for meat on homesteads is a great way to be more self-sufficient. Don't make this mistake though when raising pigs! #selfsufficient #homesteading #smallfarm #raisingpigs

“It’s a simple way to connect livestock panels to T-posts and wood posts. They work much faster than wire or cable ties and result in a stronger fence,” says Phillip Morrow, One Man Fencing, LLC, about his new Livestock Panel Connectors. The Connectors are available in 2 different styles, one for T-posts and the oth...

I’ve recently become enamored with the concept of growing fodder for animals. Not only is it simple enough for even the smallest-scale homesteader to accomplish, but it’s also incredibly cost-effective. If you’re needing an economical, highly nutritious way to feed your homestead critters, a small-scale fodder system may be just what you’re looking for. I’m […]

My Extreme Heat Coop (in progress) I live in the Sonoran Desert, where it gets very hot and my chicken coop and run have to provide a cool and safe refuge for my birds. I also live in the city and have limited space. In fact, there was only one...

Ready to raise your own meat? Read this to jumpstart you on your journey to raising a year's supply of meat! #homesteading #raisingmeat