We really love this breed of pig, they are such wonderful mothers and excellent foragers. They don’t need much as they hardy and quite resistant to illness. A Mother will often build a nest in the forest to Farrow her young in, then come back a week or so later with a litter in tow. […]
Do Potato Bugs Bite? Here Everything You Need To Know About Potato Bug
Let’s be honest, these things are not cute. In fact, they have a variety of names that reflect just how horrible and disgusting potato bugs are. But just because they look terrifying doesn’t mean they are anything to be afraid of. In this article, I want to hit on a few basic facts and then […]
Tips for Raising Healthy Ducks
Ducks bring so much fun & joy to the farm yard! With their giant floppy feet, the way they waddle across the yard, the sheer joy they get from splashing in a kiddie pool, ducks really are a great addition to any farm! While many backyard farmers start out with chickens, and ducks certainly can […]
How Our Animals Make Life Better
Humans have kept all kinds of animals for thousands of years, both for farming purposes and as pets. Animals are great to be around. They can bring a lot of joy to your life. In fact, they can improve your life in a variety of ways. If you’re wondering whether you want to get any […]
Rabbit Manure in the Garden
Sweet little wiggly noses, cute puffball tails, soft silky ears – there are so many reasons to love rabbits! Some backyard farmers are hesitant to add rabbits to their little farm because they don’t raise animals for meat. Rabbits are so much more than a source of rapidly reproducing meat! If you are looking for […]
How to Build a Water and Mineral Stand for Your Homestead
There’s always big projects and small projects on the homestead. It often bothers me that we have a 1,000 things going on and nothing is ever started and finished in one big swing. But I’ve learned that the farm is ALWAYS bigger than the man and it’s best to be flexible if you want to […]
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