Want to raise animals on your homestead for eggs, meat, profit, or companionship? This is your ultimate resource for raising homestead animals; chickens, ducks, horses, cattle – we love them all.
Can chickens eat timothy hay? Well yes, they can, but it’s best if they don’t. Timothy hay can cause crop impaction (more on this later), as can other long-stemmed hay. My chickens love having yummy alfalfa to munch on, especially…
Do raccoons eat chickens? If you raise chickens in the backyard, you probably like hearing the comforting sound of distant clucking, flapping, and cheeping. Your chickens might even cheerfully wander toward you, particularly if free-ranging. Then, later that evening, to…
Black and white cow breeds! When you think about cows, you probably remember the ones that produce milk. That is likely the Holstein-Friesian dairy cow, the famous dairy cow with white and black spots! (And one of our favorite dairy…
Raising poultry such as turkey on your homestead is an excellent way for you and your family to enjoy plenty of healthy protein. And turkey is our favorite way to put delicious meat in your freezer – and on your…
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your chickens warm in winter, ideally without electricity. To keep chickens warm in winter without electricity, you…
My Indian Runner Ducks quack me up. They operate as a single unit, running in formation as though they share one brain between their 13 bodies. They’re busy birds, constantly foraging, flirting, and floating. They also love their food, gobbling…
Making a profit on the homestead is part of becoming self-sufficient, and we should all be looking for ways of making out homestead work for us. If you’re considering raising pheasants vs. chickens for profit, this guide will help you…
There is nothing like the magnificent sight of a herd of cattle grazing peacefully in a field of lush grass. It is way too easy to take these beautiful bovines for granted without taking a second glance. But look closely….
Cute, pun, and funny duck names! Ducks and duck names are cute – that’s for sure. We have a fascination with everything duck, especially funny name ideas! There are games like Duck, Duck, Goose named for them, shoes called ‘Duck shoes‘…
Do male cows have udders? It might sound like a question that a curious child would ask, but once you start thinking about it, the idea of male cows having udders isn’t all that strange! Let’s dive into the differences…
Stopping a dog from digging up plants in your garden or yard can feel impossible if your pup is blessed with a talent for creating holes. Some dogs are natural diggers, and some aren’t, but why would any dog go…
Have you ever seen a chicken that lays a blue egg or an orange egg? Well, if not, you’re in for a surprise because chickens that lay colored eggs are becoming more and more popular. Some people think that the…
Wild rabbits are adorable, gentle, fluffy little creatures that can be a lot of fun to watch hopping through your backyard, which is part of why you might want to consider attracting them. Plus, they offer benefits to organic gardeners…
Homemade diy chick brooder designs! Chicks need supplemental heating during their first few weeks. In other words? Those cute balls of fluff need special care to help stay warm. Before long, they turn into lovely pin-feathered adolescents. But in the…
You may have seen them on social media or on a farm-to-table restaurant menu and asked yourself – what kind of cow is that? Well, friends, those are teacup mini cows! And they are the latest trend in the world of pet…