5 Reasons to Get More than One Pig – Meet Fern!
5 Reasons to Get More Than One Pig I just can’t manage to get through a summer without a pig. I think …
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Raising Small Livestock – Great Animals for Smaller Homesteads (or those just starting)
Great Animals for Smaller Homesteads When you first get started raising animals, smaller is probably better. You could start with a cow, …
Can Pigs Be Raised on Grass? (Premium)
Can Pigs Be Raised on Grass? There are some strong opinions on grass-fed pigs. Good golly. Lots of homesteaders and pig enthusiasts …
How Much Does It Cost To Raise a Pig? (Premium)
How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Pig? Members Only... As a member, you get all the goods! Here is a …
5 Fence Options for Livestock (Premium)
A Look at 5 Fence Options for Livestock. When it comes to keeping in livestock, there are many fence choices. Some of …
Is Your Pastured Pork Contaminated? (Premium)
Is Your Pastured Pork Contaminated? I have a doosey of a tantrum brewing inside me and I am about to burst. I …
The Short Cut to Pork – How to Raise Pigs Fast
The Short cut to Pork I haven’t mentioned my pigs this year. I thought I may take the year off from raising …
How to Keep Kids Safe Around Livestock
Are Pigs Dangerous? This is a question I get. Is it dangerous to keep pigs? Is it dangerous to keep pigs if …
5 Reasons to Get Pigs This Year!
5 Reasons to Get Pigs This Year Folks – it is piggie time and this is one of my favorite times of …
2 New Thoughts on Butchering
I’ve had 2 New Thoughts on Butchering Recently. Thanks to the Homesteaders Food Challenge and my general obsession with raising all my own …
Why We use a Butcher (sometimes)
I am a homesteader. I do wierd things like mill wheat berries, pluck ducks and tap maple trees. I often write about …
Why Would Someone Want to Kill Their Own Meat?
Seriously, Why would someone want to kill their own meat? There are perfectly edible animals at the supermarket that are already dead. …
When It’s Time to Go To Market – Eating Your Porker
I really don’t know where to start. I have so much to tell you! Let’s begin with, please don’t yell at me …
The Best Part About Raising Pigs
The Best Part About Raising Pigs If you are on the fence about getting a couple of pigs – I am here …
Why You Should Eat Pastured Pigs
Why You Should Pastured Pigs I do not intend to make anyone feel bad for purchasing and eating conventionally raised pork. I …