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Tag: Livestock
Heavy Horses
Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.
Trail Horse Tales
A collection of short tales about trail horse Zorro and his training. Readers will learn about DeMuth’s efforts to implement natural care and riding methods with her horses.
Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day
Too many family ranches these days are supported by a spouse’s off-ranch income. But this book by Cody Holmes proves that it doesn’t have to be this way!
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.
Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock
You may be wondering if you can really have it all. After all, weren’t modern livestock breeds specialized for a reason? Let’s find out.
3 Promising Niches for Draft Animals
Are draft animals outdated? Definitely not, fans of animal power would be happy to tell you.
Hamburg
Just how old the Hamburg chicken breed is or where it came from, we may never know. Conflicting information abounds today.
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?
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner
The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner is a season-guided approach to keeping up with the homestead chores in sync with nature.
