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The Healing Properties of Emus
Emus, ostriches, and rheas—all flightless “running birds”—belong to the same class: “Aves”.…
Belted Galloways: The “Oreo-Cookie” Cow
The “Belted Galloway”, a hardy breed of Scottish Cattle, is distinctive because…
My Potbellied Piggy Bank: Selling Potbellied Pigs on the Homestead
I wasn’t sure how much a pair of potbellied pigs would amount…
Starting a Micro-Creamery on the Homestead
Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming…
Raising Meat Rabbits: Lessons Learned Back to Front
If you have never raised rabbits for meat, here is your no-BS…
Pastured Pig Pilgrimage: Moving Pastured Pigs, and a Few Stops Along the Way
I'm not sure if I agree with the widely-held homily that pigs…
Help Yourself to Happy Tilapia: Bioponics on the Homestead
So, you are a homesteader or a wanna-be looking for a low-footprint,…
American Farmers Today Part One: The Whitmires
I recently watched a movie produced by Robert Kenner called Food, Inc., a…
Barnyard Basics of Animal Aid — Animal First Aid
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. …
Humming with Alpacas: A Visit to an Alpaca Farm
They have been recently shorn, but still, wear moppets of hair on…
