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Pros and Cons of Dual-Purpose Livestock

June 22, 2020 by hsotr

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.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Breeding, Cattle, Dairy, Draft Animals, Food, Horses, Livestock, Marketing, Poultry, Sheep

3 Promising Niches for Draft Animals

June 15, 2020 by hsotr

3 Promising Niches for Draft Animals

Are draft animals outdated? Definitely not, teamsters of all types would be happy to tell you. Draft animals have several advantages over machinery, especially when it comes to sustainable agriculture. They don’t require petroleum to run, they are less likely to compact the soil, and they can provide a valuable boost to soil nutrient levels. […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Agritourism, Draft Animals, Enterprises, Livestock, Stewardship

Hamburg

May 11, 2020 by hsotr

Hamburg

Just how old the Hamburg breed is or where it came from, we may never know. Conflicting information abounds today. Some believe the breed traces back to the 1300s, while others suggest it is of more recent origin. Many experts claim that the Hamburg was first developed in Holland, while it is sometimes rumored that […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Livestock, Poultry

A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species

April 27, 2020 by hsotr

A Guide to Herding by Species

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 the […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Sheep

The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner

April 20, 2020 by hsotr

The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner

No matter what your country living interests are, you must have this book. This may seem like an exaggeration. Rest assured, it’s not.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Bees, Books, Field Crops, Fruit, Livestock, Nature, Pastures, Planning, Poultry, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables, Weather

Dominique

April 13, 2020 by hsotr

Dominique

The Dominique is a classic American creation from colonial days that early chicken keepers crafted from just about every breed available to them. What exactly went into the mix is open for debate. Sussex, Dorking, and other favorite British breeds doubtlessly played a role. The Hamburg may also have had a major influence. The Dominique […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Livestock, Poultry, Small-Scale Farming

Teaching the Rules of the Hunt

March 30, 2020 by hsotr

Teaching the Rules of the Hunt

The premise is that you cannot teach a dog to herd, simply because it already knows how. Instead, your role is that of pack leader.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Books, Dogs, Livestock, Pets, Sheep

Cornish

February 17, 2020 by hsotr

Cornish

Due to its bulldoggish appearance, some fear that the Cornish was originally bred for the cruel sport of fighting. Thankfully, this is not the case. Although descended from fierce birds such as the Asil, the Malay, and the Old English Game Fowl, the Cornish was specifically produced for the tables of Cornwall during its earliest […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Livestock, Poultry

Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Donkeys

February 10, 2020 by hsotr

What Draft Animal is Right for You?: Donkeys

Donkeys are well suited to work on smaller farms. Even a miniature donkey can pull a small cart of vegetables or firewood.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Draft Animals, Horses, Livestock

Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Mules

February 3, 2020 by hsotr

Which Draft Animal is Right for You?: Mules

Mules are superb in low-input farm situations. The question is whether or not you are one of those special people who can get along with a mule.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Draft Animals, Horses, Livestock

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