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Tag Archives: Animal Housing

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Grazing Management by Species: Poultry

Poultry are not true grazing animals, but they will consume some grass in their diet. Furthermore, poultry play an important role in pasture ecology.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 15, 2022February 16, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Plant Health, Poultry, Stewardship

Grazing Management by Species: Goats

Goats are true browsers, meaning they prefer to eat foliage above their shoulder height. This makes them great foragers of shrubs and small trees.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 4, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Fencing, Goats, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship, Water

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?

Posted byhsotrJuly 16, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Housing, Bees, Field Crops, Fruit, Livestock, Nature, Pastures, Poultry, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Water

What is a Barn Quilt?

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.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 21, 2020November 2, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Housing, Art, Crafts, History, Travel

Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities

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.

Posted byhsotrAugust 12, 2019July 20, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Housing, Cattle, Exotic Livestock, Fencing, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Poultry, Sheep

Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding

Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding

Letting animals enjoy fresh pasture is always preferable, but for those times when housing is a must, deep-litter bedding has much to offer.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 14, 2019December 10, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Composting, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Stewardship, Swine

Get Ready for September 2016

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.

Posted byhsotrAugust 25, 2016July 30, 2021Posted inThe LifestyleTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Birdwatching, Books, Breeding, Dogs, Draft Animals, Faith, Food, Livestock, Nature, Pets, Poultry, Weather

Free LSU Building Plans

Free LSU Building Plans

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

Posted byhsotrApril 9, 2015August 5, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Composting, DIY Projects, Field Crops, Household, Links, Pastures, Season Extension

Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens

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.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 25, 2014August 11, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Animal Housing, Books, Breeding, Food, Livestock, Poultry

Kansas Barns

Kansas Barns

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.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 18, 2014August 11, 2021Posted inThe Sunflower StateTags:Animal Housing, Books, History, Travel

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