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Learn everything you need to know about raising animals on your homestead! From chickens and quail to goats and ducks, this board offers tips on care, feeding, and housing. Perfect for beginner homesteaders ready to start or expand their homestead family—explore now! PINNERS This board is for all homestead animal care - livestock, pets, and even bees.
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Guinea fowl are noisy, nosy, and totally unpredictable—but there’s a method to their madness. Learn what drives their behavior and how to keep peace in the coop (and your own head). ​ ​#homesteadpoultry #guineafowlcare #farmbirds #guineafowlkeeping #homesteadinglife
Understanding Guinea Fowl Behavior (So You Don’t Lose Your Mind)
Guinea fowl are noisy, nosy, and totally unpredictable—but there’s a method to their madness. Learn what drives their behavior and how to keep peace in the coop (and your own head). ​ ​#homesteadpoultry #guineafowlcare #farmbirds #guineafowlkeeping #homesteadinglife
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Keeping Your Livestock Safe from Predators
Protect your livestock with proven strategies to deter predators. Learn how to safeguard your animals using practical tips for your Maine homestead.
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DIY Organic Fly Spray Recipe Uncovered!
Intrigued by organic solutions for your livestock? Discover the best homemade fly spray recipe in our latest blog post. Say no more to harmful chemicals!
Housing guinea fowl isn’t quite the same as housing chickens. Make one wrong move, and you'll have escape artists roosting in the treetops. This post covers the biggest mistakes and how to design housing that actually works. ​ ​#guineahousing #homesteadhowto #poultrykeeping #farmbirdcare #guineafowl
Guinea Fowl Housing Mistakes to Avoid (and What to Do Instead)
Housing guinea fowl isn’t quite the same as housing chickens. Make one wrong move, and you'll have escape artists roosting in the treetops. This post covers the biggest mistakes and how to design housing that actually works. ​ ​#guineahousing #homesteadhowto #poultrykeeping #farmbirdcare #guineafowl
It can be difficult to decide which of your goats make the cut as breeders, but selective culling is key to improving the genetics and overall productivity of your herd. This cull calculator was developed to help goat producers make data-informed decisions about which animals to retain as breeding stock. Ranking each of your does in the given categories will provide a way to objectively determine her value compared to that of her herdmates.
How to Make Hard Cuts on the Goat Farm: A Cull Calculator
It can be difficult to decide which of your goats make the cut as breeders, but selective culling is key to improving the genetics and overall productivity of your herd. This cull calculator was developed to help goat producers make data-informed decisions about which animals to retain as breeding stock. Ranking each of your does in the given categories will provide a way to objectively determine her value compared to that of her herdmates.
New to homesteading and thinking about raising animals? It can feel overwhelming at first, but this list of the best farm animals for beginners makes it easier. Learn which animals are low-maintenance, friendly, and perfect for your small hobby farm. Start simple and build confidence!
Beginner’s Guide: Best Animals to Raise on a Small Farm
New to homesteading and thinking about raising animals? It can feel overwhelming at first, but this list of the best farm animals for beginners makes it easier. Learn which animals are low-maintenance, friendly, and perfect for your small hobby farm. Start simple and build confidence!
Many goat breed associations utilize tattoos inside the right and left ear or tail web. Tattoos are considered a permanent form of identification for a goat. Learn more about the significance of goat tattoos and how to place them in this short post.
How to Tattoo a Goat for Registration
Many goat breed associations utilize tattoos inside the right and left ear or tail web. Tattoos are considered a permanent form of identification for a goat. Learn more about the significance of goat tattoos and how to place them in this short post.
Scrapie tags are required by law in goats and sheep. Find out what you need to know about scrapie tags in this short post. Included are where to obtain them and how to place them.
All About Goat Scrapie Tags
Scrapie tags are required by law in goats and sheep. Find out what you need to know about scrapie tags in this short post. Included are where to obtain them and how to place them.
Want to support goats in need but unsure where your donation will actually go? This guide teaches you how to vet rescues before giving—so your support makes the biggest difference. Includes red flag warnings and trusted rescues you can feel good about.
Thinking of Donating to a Goat Rescue? Here’s How to Vet Them Before You Give
Want to support goats in need but unsure where your donation will actually go? This guide teaches you how to vet rescues before giving—so your support makes the biggest difference. Includes red flag warnings and trusted rescues you can feel good about.
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How to Tell If It’s Too Late to Fix Spraddle Leg
Is your chick struggling to stand? Here’s how to know whether spraddle leg can still be treated—or if it’s time to shift to comfort care.
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Ducks for Beginners: Everything You Need to Start Your Flock
Thinking about raising ducks? Discover the benefits of backyard ducks, how to care for them, and why they might be the perfect addition to your homestead!
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Choosing the Best Livestock Protector: Smart Ways to Keep Predators at Bay
Discover smart strategies for selecting the best livestock guardian for your homestead. Learn how dogs, donkeys, and other animals can protect your livestock from predators.
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3 Ways to Prevent Sunburn in Pigs
Did you know that pigs can get sunburn? In the summer months, white pigs are especially at risk for sunburn. Use these three easy tips to protect your pigs of any color from harm from the sun's powerful rays.
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How to Wash a Mohair Breast Collar or Cinch
Mohair makes great horse tack because its stylish, soft, breathable, durable, and washable! When your mohair breast collar or cinch gets dirty, cleaning it is a piece of cake. Here are the steps you can take to clean your natural fiber tack and make it look as good as new!
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