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When it comes to a good homestead dog, the breed doesn’t matter as much as some people think. There are just as many mutts out there doing work on the farm as purebred dogs, but there are some advantages of ...

To me, one of the most exciting and fun aspects of living in a rural area is raising livestock. For new homesteaders short on money it can be difficult to get into livestock. With some careful research, however, you can ...

Winter usually means the end of the growing season, shorter daylight hours, and possibly bitter cold temperatures. That means your livestock will need to be handled very differently. The preparation leading up to winter will determine how well your livestock ...

Nothing quite says “fall is here!” like seeing the season’s first big bins full of pumpkins at the local store. They’re synonymous with autumn’s holidays — jack-o-lanterns for Halloween and pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, while the pumpkin may be ...

The process of choosing livestock for the first time can be exciting but daunting. There are numerous varieties of cattle, fowl, goats and sheep out there with diehard advocates of each breed. Some people may not be aware that there ...

It’s a sad sight to see cattle, horses and other livestock grazing in a dry, dead-looking pasture. Perhaps you are struggling with your pastures or just moved to a new property and have found that the land is fairly unproductive. ...

Starting a small farm is a dream many of us have. However, if you are contemplating making it more than just a dream you should probably drink a glass of reality. I hate to break it to you, but you ...

Those of us who have run a farm or homestead also know how important it is to conserve resources. If you manage your land properly, you won’t have to worry about poor soil quality or the erosion problems that many ...

Predators and pests go hand-in-hand with living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Even if you live in an urban setting, there are still critters around that will be happy to help themselves to your garden and chicken coop. This article will ...

Living out in the middle of nowhere is appealing … but not always possible. Living in the suburbs, though, doesn’t mean you can’t have the farm you’ve always wanted. There are lots of resources that teach about gardening in small ...