If you live in a northern climate, one of the most challenging parts of raising poultry is keeping their water from freezing in the winter. Here in New England, we have weeks on end where we might not get above freezing, and can often dip below 0. Chickens & ducks need fresh, liquid water every […]
What are heritage livestock?
Heritage livestock are breeds of livestock that were selectively bred for many uses and climates. These livestock breeds are well rounded and more sustainable than modern livestock breeds. What are heritage livestock breeds? Heritage livestock breeds were developed long before the animal breeding technology that we have today was developed. These breeds were developed using […]
Guide to Raising Pigs for Meat
Are you considering raising pigs for meat? Not sure where to begin? Raising pigs can be difficult, but it can also be profitable and rewarding in many ways. I’ve raised pigs for a large portion of my life. There are many reasons to raise pigs, but whatever your reasons are, you need to have a […]
Rabbit Urinary Tract Issues
Starting in middle age (as early as 3-5 years old), issues with your rabbit’s urinary tract can become more common. With your rabbit aging and naturally starting to slow down (and maybe gaining a little too much weight), the risk factors for urinary troubles grows. Urine Scald Urine scald is a common symptom for many […]
Keeping Chickens Warm In The Winter
Who knew that Missouri winters would be so stinkin’ cold? Probably a lot of people, but I had no clue. When we were deciding where we wanted to settle down and homestead, we had narrowed it down to two choices: Maine or Missouri. Missouri won out because as much as I love, love, love a […]
Feeding Healthy Chickens for Life
Keeping your chickens healthy isn’t terribly hard. It boils down to three things – keep their living area clean, give them plenty of fresh water, and give them proper feed. The first two are easy, but feeding your flock right can be a little trickier. Starter, grower, medicated, pellets, crumbles…there is a lot to learn! […]
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