Raising Farm Animals
Collection by Homestead Chronicles
Rabbits and goats and pigs! Oh my! (For our feathered farm friends, please see the board "Farm Fowl")
Garden Up Green - Startle Garden and Quail
DIY steps to building simple dust bath boxes for quail living in captivity ont the ground.
5 Reasons to Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Milk
Explains why goat milk and Nigerian Dwarf goat milk in particular is becoming so popular - nutritious, healthy, delicious, convenient, and cost effective.
Building Fence For Livestock (On A Tight Budget)
....we began drilling our post holes. We were able to borrow a 2 man auger which expedited the hole digging process by a lot. If we had not been able....
How To Use a California Mastitis Test - North Country Farmer
The California Mastitis Test (CMT) is very useful tool in detecting mastitis in dairy cattle and goats. It is inexpensive
Selecting a Goat Breed for Your Homestead
Selecting the right goat breed for your homestead - Chickens are a Gateway Animal
Raising Animals as Gardening Allies - FineGardening
Chickens, ducks, and rabbits can add a lot to a kitchen garden. If you build them a decent shelter and take good care of them, they will reward you in many ways.
Goat Facts
Learn about some of the interesting facts about goats that we all should know.
Raising Alpacas - How much does it cost?
After months or researching how to raise alpacas, it is getting close for us to add a few to our homestead. Here is a breakdown on how much it cost.
Feeding Grain to Unruly Goats - Timber Creek Farm
Do you have unruly goats? Is feeding time frenzy making you crazy? Here's an idea we use on our farm when feeding grain to unruly goats.
5 Reasons to Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Milk
Explains why goat milk and Nigerian Dwarf goat milk in particular is becoming so popular - nutritious, healthy, delicious, convenient, and cost effective.
How to Prepare for Goats - The Necessities | The Easy Homestead
So you decided to get the awesomest animal on earth. Goats. There's really no need to buy all those "extras." How to prepare for goats and what they really need.
How to Prepare for Goats - The Necessities | The Easy Homestead
So you decided to get the awesomest animal on earth. Goats. There's really no need to buy all those "extras." How to prepare for goats and what they really need.
Infographic: The Meat Makers - Hobby Farms
Get the info you need to choose the best meat to raise on your hobby farm.
Homemade Udder Balm- Ultimate DIY Recipe | The Flip Flop Barnyard
The best homemade udder balm for your dairy cow or goat
How to Prepare Your Chicken House & Barn for Winter
Are you and your livestock ready for winter? Here are tips to preparing for the cold long haul.