There is a Reason the Shepherds were in the fields…
There is a Reason the Shepherds were in the fields Since the beginning… the shepherds were with the sheep. Cain was a …
Category: Barnyard
DIY Chicken Loaf (SUET CAKES)
DIY SUET CAKES FOR CHICKENS Because your chickens deserve it, man! I don’t know about your place, but around here, it is …
Help! My Cow is Down!
Help! My cow is down! A down cow is a terrible thing. Down cows are also called “Downer Cows.” One day your …
Have You Done Your Christmas Shopping? (Premium)
Well, I haven't. I have been taking care of sick cows, sick sheep and deworming the world. Christmas shopping hasn't even crossed …
Is Mastitis Treatable?
Is Mastitis Treatable? I have learned so much about mastitis over the years. There has been some continued education happening here on …
The Case for Raw Milk
The Case for Raw Milk. We can buy raw eggs, raw meat, and raw fish from the local supermarket. But not raw …
Shearing Sheep – VIDEO (Premium)
Shearing Sheep I have owned lots of animals. Well, for me it seems like a lot of animals. I'm not going to …
How to Tell if Your Cow is About to Have a Calf
How to Tell if Your Cow is About to Have a Calf Before we get too involved in the signs and symptoms …
A Peek Behind the Scenes October 2019 – The Drought (Premium)
The Drought Everything is dead. Everything is brown. The world is a dust bowl. There is no grass. We have a small, …
Peek Behind the Scenes (10-19) The Hard Part of Homesteading… (Premium)
Death is a Part of the Homestead Even if you are a vegetarian who never plans to eat meat, and your animals' …
Meat v/s Fiber Rabbits
Meat v/s Fiber Rabbits Are you considering raising rabbits? You should! Rabbits are a great addition to any farm or homestead. Rabbits …
How to Tame a Cow
How to Tame a Cow I recently received a question from a member here on the blog. I thought it was a …
How to Build a Milk Pump (Premium)
So, you are thinking about an Electric Milk Pump? Electric Milkers are fantastic. To sum it up - they are faster, easier, …
Should I get a Jersey Cow?
Should I get a Jersey Cow? The purpose of this article is not to discuss whether you should get a goat or …
Raising Pigs on the Homestead
Raising Pigs on the Homestead We raise pigs every year… except this year. I am raising an Organic Gardening Class instead. Additionally, …