Animal Housing – Homestead on the Range

Optimizing Your Land Use

Best results will follow from tailoring the farm layout to the farm conditions. So what are the optimal conditions for common aspects of a farm?

What is a Barn Quilt?

A barn quilt is a large square design based on a quilt block but painted onto wood and hung up outdoors.

Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities

There really is no one right way to fence and shelter your animals. It’s a subject that will largely depend on your individual circumstances.

Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding

While allowing livestock of all types to enjoy the freedom and nutrition of pasture is ideal, there are times when animals may need to be temporarily confined. For instance, you might be raising chicks in a brooder, or you might need to isolate an injured animal in a stall. So how do you keep livestockContinue reading “Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding”

Get Ready for September 2016

Are you ready for fall? Spend a little time watching the birds, caring for the animals, and stocking the pantry.

Free LSU Building Plans

Louisiana State University has put together an excellent website packed with countless building plans available for free PDF download.

Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens

Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow can be an incredible help right from the start, but it can also help you with troubleshooting later on.