Animals Archives

Top 10 Pig Breeds for Homesteaders

There are many great pig breeds for homesteaders, but don’t just get any breed. Research and figure out which pig breed is right for you.

The kind of sheep you get for your homestead depends on whether you want fiber, milk, meat, or all three. Here are the best sheep breeds.

Homesteaders may not think about biosecurity when they get up in the morning. But if you have livestock and pets, you probably should.

Homesteaders with less space are forced to be very picky and deliberate about what to raise. This is where dual-purpose livestock is needed.

If you’ve had chicken envy for a while, maybe it’s time for a wake-up call: here are the top 7 reasons you shouldn’t get backyard chickens.

Even if you don’t particularly like barn cats, you can’t argue their hunting skills in ridding the homestead of rodents.

If you own chickens, you can’t just pick up their eggs and crack them into a pan. You need to know how to wash and store them properly.

I will cover the basics and include some photos, and by the time you’re done reading this, you should be able to butcher a chicken.

Owning a small flock of chickens can be a rewarding experience, but there are a few things to keep in mind before you buy chickens.

All of the foods chicken can and can’t eat on this list are a result of years of experience keeping chickens on our homestead.