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.
In summer, it gets hot here. Of course, we can go inside the house or use air conditioning to cool down, but what about our outdoor animals? Chickens swelter in their coop, rabbits hide away, goats sweat in the paddock,…
I have been toying with the idea of introducing cows to our smallholding, but the thought of upgrading all our fences is a little daunting, to say the least. From what I’ve experienced of cows, they perceive fences primarily as…
The best goat milking machine can make life on the farm just that little bit easier! This review explains the features to look for and our 5 recommended milkers.
We all know that chickens are birds, but can chickens fly? After all, it’s not like we see flocks of chickens soaring through the skies every day! Let’s dive into the delightful world of chicken flight (or lack thereof) and…
One of the coolest parts of raising chickens and being a backyard chicken keeper is collecting multi-colored eggs every week! Blue eggs, green eggs, pink eggs, even orange eggs! But maybe there’s a higher demand for white chicken eggs in…
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 sign with a faded number on it can be soul-destroying. You don’t…
As a homesteader, contemplating adding a beef cow or two to your menagerie can feel like you’re hitting the big time! It’s all fine and dandy playing around with poultry, sheep, and goats, but bringing some beef cattle into the…
Famed for their excellent egg production, Rhode Island Reds are a popular choice of domestic chicken for backyard chicken owners. But when it comes to a Rhode Island Red rooster vs. hen – is there a big difference? And is…
Are you looking for new duck pond ideas and designs for your feathered friends? Maybe you’ve got a duck pond system that isn’t working for you – or you feel your ducks deserve an improved swimming area. As any duck…
Can chickens eat cantaloupe melons? The answer is yes! However, before you stuff your henhouse with these yummy and juicy fruits, there are a few vital chicken diet nuances to consider. Because we all like to give our chickens a…
Are you a backyard farmer or a pond owner who loves ducks? If so, you may have considered seeking floating duck house plans to provide your feathered friends with a safe and comfortable place to roost on the water. But…
Are you raising quail? It’s the new hot ticket for enterprising homesteaders – for super-nutritious eggs and meat in the kitchen and farmer’s market, to sell as livestock, and because they’re cute as kittens! Quail are also vulnerable to predators and the…
Fleas are tiny, wingless insects and infamous bloodsuckers belonging to the order of true bugs (Hemiptera). There are around 2,500 species of fleas in the world. Terrifying. Isn’t it? Luckily, only a few species are significant for human and pet…
Goats are some of the most popular farm animals around. They’re lovable, gentle creatures that can provide milk, meat, and companionship. But if you own goats or are considering getting some for your farm, you may ask yourself about kidding…
Nothing is more adorable than watching your little flock of plump, full-feathered hens freely exploring your homestead! But at some point during every chicken’s lifetime, it will lose its feathers. It then appears in a downtrodden, sorry state. But why…