If you have grazing available on your farm, you are probably thinking about getting into sheep or cattle. Both grow well on grass, are popular choices for both small and large farms and have the...
Archives: Blog
You'll need to have a good ram to get the best out of your flock and to have plenty of lambs to sell next year. How much is a good ram going to cost you? Plan to pay $500-1,000 for a high quality...
Doesn't a cow have to be pregnant to also be milking? What is the real scoop here? A dairy cow will start milking after the birth of her calf. At this time she is no longer pregnant, but is...
Most livestock, like horses and cattle, eat hay, but what about sheep? Do sheep eat hay, as well, or do sheep normally eat something else? Sheep eat hay when grass or other grazeable forages are...
Maggots, yuck! What on earth are those things doing on sheep? And why are some sheep getting maggots to begin with? Flystrike (maggots) in sheep is generally the result of manure around the tail...
How Much Freezer Space Do You Need For Your Pig? (Whole, 1/2 or 1/4)
You've finally done it, some wonderfully delicious pork is headed your way! How do you know if you have enough space in the freezer as is or you need to get another freezer? Freezers hold 35...