Why do some people raise sheep with black faces? Are they any different than sheep with white faces? Let's look into some breeds. Sheep breeds with black faces include: Suffolk, Hampshire,...
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Interested in getting some chickens for the backyard? Here is a list of calm chicken breeds that would be great for you and your family! Calm chicken breeds list Jersey...
Looking for a new type of fleece to experiment with? It's easier than ever to get fleeces, or prepared wool if that's more to your liking, and there are tons of choices. Let's look at a few of the...
Why does a cow eat grass? A cow has a pretty big body to support and grass doesn't look too filling. How can cow and a bunch of other large animals wild or domestic survive and actually thrive...
Do hens need a rooster around to lay eggs? This is a big question for the new backyard chicken raiser. The rooster takes up space that could be used for a hen, but you still want eggs. What...
Why Does A Cow Need To Be Milked? Sorting Out Myth From Reality
Is milking a cow good for her or just plain mean? I'm sure you've run across both ideas searching around online. What is the real deal? Those two statements are pretty far apart, so where is...