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...
Category: Animals and Livestock
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
