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?
Tag: Animal Housing
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 livestock…… Continue 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. If you are the do-it-yourself type, this is a site that you should definitely bookmark! Just to give you a very small sampling of the plans and projects that are included: Gates.Barns.Corrals.Feeders.Dairy parlors.Rearview mirrors for tractors.Walk-in…… Continue reading Free LSU Building Plans
Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
Are you considering raising chickens for the first time? Are you a beginner with a brand-new flock? Have you been keeping chickens for a few years but still have some problems to solve? If you can identify with any of these questions, one book you should consider reading is Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by…… Continue reading Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens
Kansas Barns
Have you ever driven along the back roads of Kansas and wondered about the stories those old barns could tell? Whether you love barns or are just an all-around Kansas history buff, you will probably enjoy Kansas Barns and Kansas Barns II by Martha Knudsen. The two-volume set features at least one barn from every…… Continue reading Kansas Barns
Why Did People Build Round Barns?
Why build a round barn? Many people believed that round barns were efficient in a number of ways.
Getting Your First Horse
While this book will not teach you how to ride, it will help ensure that you and your new horse share many enjoyable years together.
