The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.
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.
Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities
There really is no one right way to fence and shelter your animals. It’s a subject that will largely depend on your individual circumstances.
Getting Started With Livestock Part 1: Water
Before you invest any money in farm animals, it is crucial that you take stock of your water situation first.
7 Unique Fiber Animals
Sheep are not the limit when it comes to producing fiber. Some of these alternative fibers may surprise you.
What is the Difference Between a Llama and an Alpaca?
Llamas and alpacas look strikingly similar. That's why they are classified in the same family: camelids, or camel-like mammals. So how do you tell them apart?
Diatomaceous Earth and Parasite Control
Diatomaceous earth is extremely easy to use, and it is both safe and effective for dealing with internal and external parasites of pets and livestock.
Homestead on the Range 