When I crack a store bought egg & compare the inside to an egg from our homestead, there’s an obvious visual difference in color. But is there more to it than that? Find out if there is a nutritional difference too.
Cats and Babies: What to Do With Your Cat When Expecting a Newborn
Good parents will want to take every precaution to make sure their baby is born healthy and stays that way. In considering changes to made in the household with the new arrival, concerns may arise pertaining to the family cat. Let’s talk about those concerns and what can be done to alleviate them.
Winter on the Farm
Winter seems so magical, peaceful even. I think it can be attributed to all of the amazing scenery that snow creates. I love the way it dusts the landscape in a sugary-sweet, white blanket. But while winter does offer a buffet of eye candy, it provides less rest than I expected. Despite the continuing work […]
Pig Husbandry in Extreme Cold Conditions
The extreme temperatures of the winter months can intimidate anyone considering adding pigs to their homestead. When we started raising pigs for meat, I never thought they would be able to survive (and stay healthy) when the thermometer hit ten degrees, nevermind negative two. But after doing some research, I quickly learned that it’s really […]
