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How to Breed Pigs

We got into breeding our pigs as a way to be more self-sufficient. It's made our pigs significantly cheaper to raise and It's not too hard. To breed pigs, simply introduce an appropriately sized...

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Best Animals for Self-Sufficiency

We strive to be as self-sufficient as possible but that's hard with animals. It can be done, and in a practical way. Some animals are far more practical than others when it comes to putting meat on...

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Growing Your Own Pig Feed ( what to choose)

We raise pigs and do our best to feed self-sufficient with them. Pigs need protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and sometimes fat in their feed to be healthy. They also need a good assortment of...

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Can You Raise Goats on Just Grass?

Goats are a pretty neat animal to delve into, and honestly, more practical than most people realize. Goats can be raised on a grass-only diet such as a lawn or wild pasture. Muscular meat breeds...

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link to Can Goats live on Just Hay?

Can Goats live on Just Hay?

We've really been experimenting with pasture crops to see just what will "live of the land". Goats can live on just hay. In most countries, goats are fed little more than hay or wild fodder....

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link to How Many Goats can I Raise Per Acre?

How Many Goats can I Raise Per Acre?

Goats are probably the hardiest and most adaptable livestock out there. If you want a very hands off-animal, goats may be for you. Most pastures will support 5 large breed adults or 10 young goats...

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