The three most common types of livestock that herding dogs work with in the United States are ducks, sheep, and cattle. Other animals that are regularly herded with dogs are chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. Some talented dogs can herd all of these species. However, many others are a little more specialized, particularly in theContinue reading “A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species”
Tag Archives: Cattle
Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Oxen
Considering adding animal power to your farm? Many who seek sustainability in their fields love the idea of working with a living team that is not dependent on fuel and that can contribute to the fertility of the soil. Once you’ve weighed the pros and cons of draft animals in general, you are ready toContinue reading “Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Oxen”
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Books
We love curating helpful reading material for country living enthusiasts! If you are looking for a variety of useful books on everything from starting a farming enterprise to planting crops to drawing horses, we highly recommend the Homestead Bookshelf as the place to find what you’re looking for. We have collected public domain classics, modernContinue reading “Top 10 Reader-Favorite Books”
Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed
Pointers and resources for choosing animal breeds that will thrive on your farm.
Getting Started With Livestock Part 3: Diet
Tips for finding the right balance of pasture, harvested forages, feed, and supplements for your animals.
Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities
Tips on choosing the best fencing, housing, and other facilities for your new animals.
Getting Started With Livestock Part 1: Water
How to take stock of your water supply, quality, demand, and delivery options.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Cattle Breeds
The beef, dairy, and dual-purpose breeds our readers are researching.
Choosing a Breed of Cattle
We are excited to announce the release of a new book—Choosing a Breed of Cattle: 5 Needs and 40 Breeds for Selecting Cattle That Fit Your Purpose by Michelle Lindsey! When you start by assessing the five needs of every future cattle owner, choosing between the many breeds of cattle available today suddenly becomes muchContinue reading “Choosing a Breed of Cattle”
Adding Value to Milk
Looking for ways to expand your small-farm dairy business? Milk offers many opportunities for diversifying your product offerings! Here are some common ways to add value to farm-fresh milk. Cream Cream is not one of the more popular value-added dairy products around, but it does have a loyal following among health-conscious customers. Fresh, raw creamContinue reading “Adding Value to Milk”
