Category: The Farm
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While selective grazing gets a bad rap, like any other tool it can be used thoughtfully in ways that are beneficial to both livestock and pastures, Keep reading >>
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So which are better for your homestead—sheep or goats? It just depends. Keep reading >>
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One of the limiting factors of draft animals is that they do not come with the PTO needed to operate many modern implements. What to do? Consider the PTO forecart. Keep reading >>
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Whether you are borrowing, leasing, or buying a bull, start off on the right foot by considering one of the safer bull breeds. Keep reading >>
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How to identify and prevent attacks on your chickens from foxes, coyotes, and domestic dogs in rural or urban areas. Keep reading >>
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How to tell if a bobcat or domestic cat has visited your backyard chicken flock, and how to prevent future attacks. Keep reading >>
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Skunks are generally more interested in eggs than chickens, but weasels can be devastating to a small flock. Keep reading >>
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Frost seeding is the practice of broadcasting seeds at a time when repeated freezing and thawing is causing the ground to heave. Keep reading >>
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Opossums can be among the most annoying of chicken predators, while raccoons are among the most intelligent. Keep reading >>
Homestead on the Range 