Category: Animals and Livestock

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...

We have raised pigs for almost 5 years now and have learned quite a lot. I especially put a lot of study into the different diets of pigs. Grass is very good for pigs. It improves digestion,...

I've been gardening for a long time, but all the soil options still confuse me. Let's clear up some here. Raised bed soil is a medium-weight, compost-rich soil with good drainage that will feed...

We have raised chickens in cold north winters for over a decade now and have learned just how hardy chickens really are. Chickens can survive cold winters with a sturdy coop, high-energy feed, and...

Having raised rabbits for 25 years, I've tried it all. Most people say rabbits shouldn't eat corn. I disagree. Rabbits can eat corn. Corn is an ingredient in most rabbit pellets. Cracked or whole...