Here is a list of heritage hog breeds, their full-grown weight, and their approximate ideal weight to butcher. Actual growth rates will vary based on genetics, feed quality, and stress...
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Geen beans are tasty and dry beans are a great protein source. Learning to grow them right should be a priority. Beans need to be planted in warm soil, after the threat of frost. They need...
We raise heritage Potbelly hogs for meat and have now for 5 years. I've really come to like the breed. There's a non-gruesome video further down. Potbelly Pigs are great for meat. Also called...
Currently, we raise pigs. It's been a while since I had a goat. The two animals couldn't be more different. Goats are easier to feed than pigs and can do well on weedy pastures. Pigs have a...
I use quite a lot of manure on our homestead. It's the secret ingredient to building up our soil and a key to us being self-reliant. Manure can burn tender plants if it's strong and applied...
Two things that I value highly are sustainability and practicality. Getting the most bang for your buck in the garden is important for a successful homestead and for food security. In the home...