Skip to Content

Let’s brainstorm the eight most profitable farming animals for 2023! Because meat, eggs, honey, milk, fur, wool, and leather matter – and have enjoyed a historically high demand worldwide. That’s why raising livestock has been an effective revenue generation method since roughly 13,000 years before Jesus walked the Earth. Animal husbandry predates the first known planting of …

Read More about 8 Most Profitable Farming Animals | 2023 USA Smart Farmer’s Guide

So, you want to be a sheep keeper and wondering how many sheep per acre you can keep? We can’t blame you! It’s not a secret that sheep are nifty. They make warm wool that can make you money, their rich milk can make delicious cheese and other foods, they’re sweet animals to raise as pets, and …

Read More about How Many Sheep Per Acre Can You Raise [USA Guide]

There is something oddly satisfying about watching a ram headbutt his opponent. It is like seeing an animal dominate another using amusing (but slightly brutal) horseplay. But why do rams butt heads in the first place? It turns out there is a reason for this bizarre behavior. And the reason was surprising to us – …

Read More about Why Do Rams Headbutt? [Aggression, Boredom, Genetics? Or Something Else?]

If you’re looking to start a small flock of sheep, the choice of breeds available is a bit overwhelming! Black and white sheep are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to the rising fame of some colored sheep breeds. As well as being adorable, there are other advantages to having black and white sheep. Some colored sheep …

Read More about 11 Gorgeous Black and White Sheep Breeds [With Pictures!]

Sheep and lamb difference – Sheep and lambs are domesticated animals that get kept for their wool, meat, or milk. However, there is a big difference between these animals. While they are the same species, the sheep and lamb differences are vital because the terms refer to the animals at various stages of growth. But …

Read More about Sheep and Lamb Difference – the Ultimate Sheep vs. Lamb Guide!

Sheep with black faces are so adorable! If you’ve ever thought about adding some black-faced sheep to your new flock, we’ve got all the top breeds of sheep with black faces right here for you. But why do some of us prefer sheep with black faces? Well, it is not just for aesthetic reasons! Some …

Read More about 11 Delightful Sheep With Black Faces [The Cutest Sheep Contest!]

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 journey of raising sheep vs goats started. Nearly 20 years ago, I arrived on the …

Read More about Raising Sheep vs Goats – Which Is Best for Profits, and Fun?

Do you know what really gets my goat? People who confuse rams with goats.  True, both are kind of white and woolly with four hooves and a couple of horns, but there are some distinguishing features there if you look closely enough. Is a Ram Strangely Goatee or a Bit Sheepish? Although a ram may …

Read More about Ram vs Goat – Do You Know How to Tell the Difference?