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Tag Archives: Livestock

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

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

Posted byhsotrMarch 24, 2021April 28, 2022Posted inThe BusinessTags:Agritourism, Alpacas, Bees, Cattle, Composting, Enterprises, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Llamas, Poultry, Stewardship

Fitting the Collar

Fitting the Collar

“Fitting the Collar” is a handy online video that explains the subject well. A must for current or future draft horse owners.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 17, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Draft Animals, Horses, Livestock, Supplies, Videos

What is Biochar?

What is Biochar?

Biochar is basically charcoal produced with little or no oxygen and a temperature above 660 degrees Fahrenheit.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 4, 2021June 21, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Composting, Field Crops, Livestock, Soil, Stewardship, Vegetables

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

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.

Posted byhsotrDecember 2, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Two Books on Making Harness

Harness Making

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

Posted byhsotrNovember 4, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Books, DIY Projects, Dogs, Draft Animals, Goats, Horses, Livestock

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

If you have a flock or herd that you have to manage on a regular basis, adding a canine partner may be a big help.

Posted byhsotrOctober 19, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Dogs, Livestock, Pets

Draft Animals

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.

Posted byhsotrOctober 16, 2020Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Books, Breeding, Cattle, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Field Crops, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Top 10 Farming Resources

Top 10 Farming Resources

Check out some of our readers’ favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 30, 2020March 16, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dairy, Dogs, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Top 10

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses

Heavy Horses is probably one of the most comprehensive yet beginner-friendly draft horse resources on the web.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 23, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Breeding, Draft Animals, Horses, Links, Livestock, Nutrition, Pastures, Stewardship

Trail Horse Tales

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.

Posted byhsotrJuly 20, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Books, Horses, Livestock, Outdoors

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