Livestock Farming – Tips for a Successful Operation
Livestock Farming The more time you spend raising animals, the more you realize how much there is to raising animals. I can …
Tag: sheep
What to Expect When Your Sheep Gives Birth
What to Expect When Your Sheep Lambs (Gives Birth) Some sheep (like Tunis) go into a ‘rut’ in fall and lamb in …
7 SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT HOMESTEADING
7 SHOCKING TRUTHS ABOUT HOMESTEADING They make it look simple, enjoyable, and smooth. And it sometimes is… I do not think those …
Are You Trying To Do Too Much?
Are You Trying to Do Too Much? Homesteading is this sort of wonderful, addictive, meandering adventure. It all starts with a chicken. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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' …
The Sheep Chronicles – Volume II (Premium)
It was a stressful night. Returning home did not mean the day was done or the work was finished. All I wanted …
The Sheep Chronicles – Volume I (Premium)
Grain is bad for sheep - really bad. Ruminants are not supposed to eat grain. We all know that. They thrive on …
Rotational Grazing – VIDEO (Premium)
Rotational Grazing Even if you never plan to have an animal on your farm - you should still watch this video. I'm …
Working the Lambs – Video (Premium)
Working the Lambs Working lambs is one of the sweetest jobs on the farm. I adore them so much that I wonder …
Lambing – Video (Premium)
We Have Lambs! I feel one of the most rewarding parts of homesteading is watching new life on the farm. Spring is …
A Peek Behind the Scenes – LAMBS!!! 2/19 (Premium)
Lambs!! I was again a bit surprised to wake up to lambs in the sheep field this week. Last year we weren't …
Turning the Hay – Video (Premium)
Turning the Hay Fluffing the food. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. That is, if you want to …