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10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

December 2, 2020 by hsotr

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

America’s history has long been linked with domestic animals. It is hard to imagine what our nation would have looked like in its early years without the hard-working horse and ox, let alone the backyard flocks of chickens. While many, many breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed

August 26, 2019 by hsotr

Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed

Pointers and resources for choosing animal breeds that will thrive on your farm.

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Heritage Livestock Breeds Comparison Charts

June 6, 2018 by hsotr

Heritage Livestock Breed Comparison Charts

These charts offer basic information on important factors to evaluate when choosing a breed.

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An Introduction to Heritage Breeds

October 12, 2017 by hsotr

An Introduction to Heritage Breeds

Exactly what the title suggests—an introduction, concise and clear enough for a reader with no prior experience with animals.

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7 Unique Fiber Animals

July 14, 2014 by hsotr

7 Unique Fiber Animals

We all know that sheep are raised for wool. But sheep are not the limit when it comes to producing fiber. Some of the alternative fibers you have probably heard of, such as cashmere and angora wool. Others may come as a bit of a surprise: BisonBison hair can be difficult to work with, but […]

Filed Under: The Farm Tagged With: Alpacas, Cattle, Dogs, Enterprises, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Goats, Livestock, Llamas, Pets, Rabbits

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