Rabbits are one of the best choices of livestock for a family trying to self-sufficient. They are very small and incredibly calm natured. They aren’t dangerous when they get mad like...
Category: Animals and Livestock
Fresh chicken eggs are the easiest high-nutrition food a person can provide for themselves. Unfortunately, they can be very dirty and covered in bird manure. That’s a great way to get sick. It’s...
This is a brief excerpt from my video course Feed Independance. The full course, ad-free, is available Here. Livestock Nutritional Needs Introduction The basics of animal nutrition hinge on...
Forgotten Lore of Old Hog Feed Methods One of the great many fading bits of knowledge is how to feed animals with what’s around you. This is particularly true with hogs. Modern pig feed is...
Breed origin Jacob sheep are one of the most intriguing of all breeds of sheep. Their history is murky, but they are commonly thought to be among the oldest breeds of domestic sheep. Herds of the...
Shelters keep livestock alive. Good animal shelters help animals thrive. Although styles and sizes vary, the needs remain the same for all livestock. Shelters are protection from the harshness of our...