![Benefits of Turmeric for Horses [and How to Make Golden Paste]](https://69be7209.flyingcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/golden-paste-turmeric-in-jar-768x576.jpeg)
I’ve been preparing turmeric for horses on and off for years. I’ve used turmeric for horses to treat digestive issues, sarcoids, sore muscles, and itchy skin. The results have varied, but for the most part, I’ve observed turmeric to have…
What are the main differences between raising sheep vs goats? We’re about to brainstorm the subtleties that most homesteaders overlook – including the cost of feed, potential profitability, and other muttony nuances! But first, let me tell you how my…
Backyard hens will produce just as many eggs without a rooster as they will with a rooster, but there are more advantages to having one around than just the possibility of getting a baby chick from time to time. Of…
![Can You Have a Duck As a Pet [7 Pros and Cons]](https://69be7209.flyingcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cute-pet-ducks-in-duck-house-768x511.jpg)
Ducks are some of the most impressive birds, and I love their quirky personalities! But – can you have a duck as a pet? What about domestic ducks? We have a flock of 12 ducks, but I’m not sure I would…
![Here’s How Often You Have to Milk a Goat [Once vs Twice a Day]](https://69be7209.flyingcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/hand-milking-a-goat-in-the-paddock-768x432.jpeg)
If you’re new to raising goats, the excitement of seeing your first kids arrive on the scene can easily distract you from the more important task at hand – managing your doe’s milking routine. You don’t want to starve her…
![How to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home [3 Simple Ways]](https://69be7209.flyingcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/goats-in-field-with-goat-milk-bottles-ss-768x594.jpeg)
There’s little more delicious than a glass of fresh goat milk but, while raw milk does have some advantages, it can also contain potentially harmful bacteria and germs. Not so long ago, milk produced by the Valley Milk Simply Bottled…
In this epic guide, we’re going to brainstorm the best dairy goat breeds and the best goats for milk! But first, there are a few things all homesteaders need to know about the best milking goat breed. Did you know…
Want to learn more about Oberhasli goats, their traits, and their characteristics? Then read on! We’re about to brainstorm all about Oberhasli goats – including why they belong on your farm or homestead. But first, let’s talk about why goats are all the…
It’s impossible to have a homestead without a healthy population of bugs and other critters. While some of these bring untold benefits to your veggie garden, others bring nothing but trouble. Ticks are among those bugs that bring few benefits…
As I listen to my Dwarf Nigerian buck announcing his presence to the world at the top of his voice, I think how nice it would be to have a quieter breed of goat, like Mini LaMancha Goats. While I…
This epic guide contains many DIY incubator ideas and tutorials on how to make an incubator. But first, I need to tell a funny story about my hens! With 12 hens, you’d think at least one of them would be willing to…
For a long time, needing an egg collecting apron was something of a pipe dream. My little flock of hens rarely produced more than one or two eggs a day, so a pair of hands did the job just fine….
![5 Homemade Horse Treat Recipes for Picky Eaters [Super Easy DIY!]](https://69be7209.flyingcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pov-woman-feeds-wild-horse-768x512.jpg)
I recently decided to start clicker training my young mare and found myself hunting around in the refrigerator, looking for anything that might resemble a horse treat. While my Percheron cross, Pandamonium, adores bananas, they make a mess of your…
Competing in the horse industry is never easy, and one of the best ways to make your business stand out from the crowd is with an eye-catching and memorable name. Here, we’re going to look at the best horse farm…
My Indian Runner Ducks always look a little bit like penguins, but if my chickens start waddling around like Pingu or Feathers McGraw, I know it’s time to worry. Any self-respecting chicken adopting an upright stance like a penguin is…