How Many Pigs Should You Have Per Acre? Raising pigs on pasture has a number of benefits for pigs, farmers, and consumers. If you’d like to try your hand at raising pigs on pasture, you will need...
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Are Llamas Dangerous? Between their size and their courage, llamas may seem intimidating at first. They can mature to be up to 6’ tall, can reach over 400 pounds, and they don’t back down...
Owning Goats vs. Sheep If you are interested in bringing a herd of small livestock to your homestead, you will want to look into both sheep and goats. While these two species are both ideal...
Goat Breeds For Cold Weather If you live in a colder climate, you will need to take the weather into consideration when beginning your goat operation. Colder Winters present a number of challenges...
Are Goats Friendly? For many, goat experience has been limited to childhood petting zoo trips. These goats were often quite friendly because they were getting regular treats from their visitors....
What Do You Call A Baby Llama? Llamas are becoming increasingly popular as both pets and livestock. If you think there is nothing cuter than a llama, you should see a baby llama. These adorable...