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A Guide to Herding by Species
April 27, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species

Animals that are regularly herded with dogs include ducks, sheep, cattle, chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. So what are the differences in working each type of stock?

Teaching the Rules of the Hunt
March 30, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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.

Vegetable Garden Planting Guide
September 30, 2019December 15, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

Top 10 Reader-Favorite Books

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Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed
August 26, 2019July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Getting Started with Livestock Part 4: Breed

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

Getting Started with Livestock Part 3: Diet
August 19, 2019July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Getting Started With Livestock Part 3: Diet

Planning a healthy diet for your animals is critical as far as your finances and their health are concerned, so take your time.

Getting Started with Livestock Part 2: Fencing & Facilities
August 12, 2019July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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
August 5, 2019July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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 Country Living Bucket List Part 2
July 29, 2019December 12, 2022 hsotr The Lifestyle

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
March 18, 2019 hsotr The Business

Adding Value to Milk

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

What Are Animal Units?
February 28, 2019 hsotr The Farm

What are Animal Units?

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 calculating … Continue reading What are Animal Units?

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