Knowing when to switch from chick starter to grower feed is an important aspect of raising healthy chickens. Chickens require different nutrients at different stages of their life, and providing them with the right feed can help them grow and develop properly. Even though we’ve been raising chickens for many years, I always need a …
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Raising animals for meat is something every new homesteader and farmer desires to do. Not only does it provide a healthy source of food for the family, but it can also help turn your homestead become profitable. We mostly raise meat animals for our freezer, although we have raised a few to sell. It has …
Raising pigs for meat can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for those interested in raising animals for meat. They are one of the first animals to join our new farm (right after chickens). Not only are pigs intelligent and social, but they also provide entertainment. A valuable addition to your homestead or small farm, …
Raising Pigs for Meat: A Comprehensive Guide for Success Read More »
Back in 2019, the summer that a wildfire raged a couple miles from our home, we purchased our first batch of sheep, 10 expectant ewes in total. Sheep are a ruminant mammal (which basically means an even-toed animal that chews its cud regurgutated from its rumen), typically kept as a livestock animal. Raised mostly for …
