I'm currently deciding on either ducks or chickens on my homestead, and there's even the possibility of having both. In my search, I thought about what would happen if the eggs or chicks got mixed up...
Category: Livestock
When I first got into homesteading, I was researching all the different types of livestock. The most confusing part for me was trying to tell the difference between llamas and alpacas. While it may...
If you’re wondering how to keep your goats from getting stuck in a fence, you’ve come to the right place. Goats are fun, enjoyable animals to raise - but there’s no questioning the fact that...
When deciding on how to manage livestock, knowing which types of animals can live together is essential for harmony on the homestead. No one wants animals fighting and getting injured or worse. So,...
One of the biggest concerns when deciding on livestock is how much noise they'll make. After all, no one wants to get noise complaints from their neighbors. So, does this include sheep? Will they...
I'm interested in trying my hand at permaculture and silvopasture, so free-ranging my goats is a goal of mine. Goats are great mowers and if you didn't already know, 10 of them can clear an acre in a...