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Tag: Goats

Why Do Goats Have Beards?
August 16, 2022August 17, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Why Do Goats Have Beards?

Sure, a beard is a handy way to a lead a goat around without a halter, but it is highly doubtful that the goat's beard was created merely as a handle for humans.

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget
July 29, 2022August 1, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Getting Started with Draft Animals on a Budget

For the beginner, getting started with draft animals can seem daunting due to the cost. Here are tips for getting off to a solid start without breaking the bank.

7 Livestock Guardian Animals
January 25, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

January 4, 2022 hsotr The Farm

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.

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
March 24, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Business

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
December 2, 2020April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

Harness Making
November 4, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Skills

Two Books on Making Harness

These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.

Draft Animals
October 16, 2020 hsotr The Farm

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

5 Unconventional Draft Animals
July 8, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

For truly small farms, these draft animals can be quite useful in their own way, transporting tools, produce, firewood, small children, or whatever else is required.

A Guide to Herding by Species
April 27, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species

Animals that are regularly herded with dogs include ducks, sheep, cattle, chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. So what are the differences in working each type of stock?

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