Sheep – Page 2 – Homestead on the Range

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.

The Homesteading Bucket List Part 2: 25 More Practical Country Living Projects

Ready for 25 more skills to build on the ones you mastered previously? This set is more advanced than the first, so take your time.

Adding Value to Milk

Looking for ways to expand your small-farm dairy business? Milk offers many opportunities for diversifying your product offerings!

When extension centers and other information sources discuss stocking rates, they usually make their recommendations in acres per animal (or animals per acre, depending on the climate and the type of animal). For instance, you might read a factsheet that advocates 5 cow-calf pairs to the acre. There’s one problem with this method of calculatingContinue reading “What are Animal Units?”