Animal Husbandry vs. Livestock Farming: What’s The Difference?
Wondering what exactly is the difference between animal husbandry and livestock farming? At first, the two phrases seem the same, but actually they refer to two separate aspects of raising...
Beef: Grass Fed Vs. Grain Fed, Differences For The Cattle And The Eaters
Looking for the best beef for your family yet confused about what all these labels mean? What is the real difference between grain fed, grass fed, naturally raised, pasture raised, organic,...
Ready for Piglets? What To Expect When Your Sow (Or Gilt) Is Expecting!
Giving your sow or gilt (a female pig that has not been a mom yet) a happy life before she has her babies will be better for all, her, the babies and you. Pigs are very capable animals, if given the...
Expecting piglets is so exciting! The little guys are so cute and amazingly capable in the first few hours of life. The first few days are a critical period in the life of the sow and her new...
We all want the best tasting beef we can get! Often, it is confusing to sort through the opinions and propaganda to get to the results. What are the factors that really affect the taste of your...
Why Do Chickens Eat Rocks? What “rocks” to feed your birds and why
Why do chickens eat rocks? Because they can not get dentures or false teeth! Just kidding about the dentures, of course. However, the eating rocks part is real. Chickens swallow food...
