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Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

October 19, 2020 by hsotr

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.

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

Draft Animals

October 16, 2020 by hsotr

Draft Animals

Welcome to the world of draft animals! We are pleased to announce the release of a new book: Draft Animals: 100 Answers for Harnessing Animal Power by Michelle Lindsey. Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to choose and purchase a draft team, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden. […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Books, Breeding, Cattle, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Field Crops, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Top 10 Farming Resources

September 30, 2020 by hsotr

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.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dairy, Dogs, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Top 10

Peak Performance

August 19, 2020 by hsotr

Peak Performance

Is your dog an athlete? It takes a little extra care to bring a dog to this level of performance. This book will walk you through the process.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Animal Health, Books, Dogs, Pets

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

July 8, 2020 by hsotr

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

In the United States, oxen, horses, and mules are the traditional draft animals of choice. Donkeys are also common. But all of these animals tend to be rather large. What if you have a smaller farm to work? One option is to consider a miniature horse or donkey. Another is to try something completely outside […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Alpacas, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Goats, Livestock, Llamas, Pets, Sheep, Small-Scale Farming

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

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

Top 10 Reader-Favorite Dog Breeds

July 8, 2019 by hsotr

Top 10 Reader-Favorite Dog Breeds

Dogs can play all sorts of roles on a small homestead, from herding sheep to guarding goats to controlling vermin to hunting game for the table. You may be curious to know what dog breeds our readers have gravitated to during their research. Here’s the answer. 10. Border Collie The classic sheepdog can be a […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Dogs, Outdoors, Pets, Top 10

Dear Readers and Riders

March 15, 2018 by hsotr

Dear Readers and Riders

Have you ever wondered about the true stories behind Marguerite Henry’s books? If so, you may find the answers to your questions in Dear Readers and Riders. In this book, Henry has answered many of the questions that her readers asked her in writing again and again. She has explained the facts, events, and characters […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Books, Family, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Pygmy

March 14, 2018 by hsotr

Pygmy

Sweet and spunky, the lovable Pygmy goat endears itself to all who know it.

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Dairy, Goats, Livestock, Pets, Small-Scale Farming

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