Do Possums Eat Chickens? Here’s How to Protect Your Poultry
Whether you view the opossum as a friend or a fiend, finding one in your chicken coop is never a pleasant experience. Although the opossum is a passive
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19 Portable Goat Shelter Ideas to DIY or Buy [for Small Farms With Big Ideas!]
No self-respecting homesteader would leave their animals without the three essentials – water, food, and shelter. Whether it’s to get out of the baking sun, shelter from the
51+ Funny Farm Names That’ll Give You a Belly Acres [They’re Legen Dairy!]
If you’re going to a farm to look at chickens or to pick up a llama, arriving at a muddy field with a sagging gate and a flimsy
6 Ways Pigs Are Exactly Like Your Dog
What many people don’t know is that pigs have so many characteristics that are similar to dogs. You may be imagining a 200 lb muddy animal curled up
What to Feed Squirrels in Backyard – How To Attract Squirrels!
Some people don’t want squirrels in their garden full-stop. You might not be looking for how to attract squirrels, but rather how to keep squirrels away. Squirrels can
5 Signs of Hoof Rot in Goats and How to Treat It Yourself
All hoofed animals are susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections of the hoof. Horses often suffer from mud fever, greasy heels, and thrush, while our cloven-hoofed friends –
137+ Cute and Funny Goat Names for Girls and Boys
Inquisitive, intelligent, and friendly – goats are definitely creatures that need great names! They’ll respond to their name when you call them in for food or milking, so
How to Prepare for Farrowing Pigs [4 Tips to Breed Your Own Piglets]
Homestead pigs can be pretty easy work once you have your infrastructure set up. The price tag on those little piglets can be a real doozy though. Depending
17 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Goats [Can Goats Swim or Climb Trees??]
Homesteaders have a healthy respect for goats and appreciate their hardiness, versatility, and ability to eat practically anything. That’s only the half of it, though. Goats are incredible
How I Turned an Old Barn into a Chicken and Goat Palace for $200
For years my husband, Brad, and I idly dreamed about moving to the country. We wanted the space and the quiet for us, and our very active dogs.
