35+ Funny Pig Names That’ll Truly Have You in Stitches
Can’t find the best name for your pig? Then read our epic list of 35+ funny pig names! We’re about to list some of the …
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Will Raising Pigs Break the Bank Or Your Heart?
I love pigs. I love the squidgy noses of the newly born babies, the contented snuffles as they fall asleep in a pile of trotters. …
Complete Guide to the Best Animals for Small Farm and Homestead
This is your complete guide to the best animals for small farms and homesteads! These are some of the best animals to raise when you’re …
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How to Build an Easy Pig Hut Shelter [With Step by Step Instructions]
When looking into raising pigs it can be very overwhelming to figure out what all you need to provide for them. One thing they will …
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The Best Pig Breeds for Beginners and Small Farms
When you first start looking at getting pigs for your homestead it can be a bit overwhelming. Heck, any new animal is overwhelming. You’ll make …
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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 …
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 …
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Grow Food and Fodder for Your Animals – How to Do It and What to Grow
One of the most intriguing possibilities of backyard micro-farming and gardening is to attain a certain degree of independence when it comes to livestock feed. …
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How to Keep Homestead Animals Cool in Summer Without Electricity
In summer, it gets really, really hot here. We can go inside the house or use aircon to cool down, but what about our animals? …
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Tallow vs Lard (and a Bit of Schmaltz and Suet) What Are They and How to Use Them
Tallow vs lard vs suet… All fats, but which fat comes from which animal, and what do we use it for? This is a complete …
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