All Things Animals
An important aspect of homesteading is raising livestock. This may include cows, chickens, sheep, goats, or pigs (among others) for meat, milk, eggs, or wool. Animals bring you closer to the land and create self-reliance. Whether you are a beginning homesteader or veteran, you can always improve your knowledge of animals and the resources they produce.
Raising Livestock Tips – Featured Articles
Learn how to choose the best livestock animals for your climate and homestead or start with raising backyard chickens, something even urban homesteaders can do. For those uninterested in cultivating animals for meat, consider beekeeping or dairy animals for a self-sustainable food supply.
Fresh Eggs Guide, including the Egg Water Test
Want the secret for how to tell how old eggs are? How about instructions on how to do the egg water test? This article by Lisa Steele covers everything you need to know about fresh eggs, from testing for freshness to storing, safe handling, and cooking. Make sure your next meal is cooked with only the freshest eggs!
Essential Oils for Bees
Beehives can face various risks. Instead of using chemical treatments which can be stored in the wax, try choosing a natural option—essential oils.
Raising Sheep for Fiber or Wool
Considering raising sheep for their fiber? Continue reading to find out more about the different breeds and what grade of wool you will need.
5 Best Dairy Goat Breeds For Milk Production
Dairy goats are easy animals to raise, plus they produce delicious milk. Goat milk is healthy for your family and selling goat milk is a decent income. So, what are the 5 best dairy goats for milk production? Today, we are going to dig into some facts about dairy goats, their milk and the best …
Best Mosquito Trap to Buy or DIY: 2019 Buying Guide
One of the most obnoxious of outdoor nuisances is the mosquito. In damp areas or when night falls, it can quickly turn pleasant experiences into dreadful discomfort. Modern technology, however, has mitigated the threat of these dangerous pests with the development of the mosquito trap. Whether by heat, by light or by some other means, …
How to Start a Beehive – Beekeeping 101
Start your own bee hive with James Duke’s helpful information and his list of necessary items.
Animal Assisted Therapy: Can Your Animals Help Others?
Animal assisted therapy offers many benefits to wounded warriors, seniors and children with autism. Your animal may help others. It’s easy to get started by enrolling your pet into programs such as K9s for Warriors and Therapy Dogs International.
3 Big Benefits of Rotational Grazing For Goats
If you raise goats and aren’t realizing the benefits associated with rotational grazing then you need to read this article! Rotational grazing is absolutely essential for the wellness of your plant and your herd.
Raising Spring Chicks
By Lisa Steele Before you succumb to temptation and bring home some peeping balls of yellow fluff from the feed store, be sure you know what raising baby chicks entails. This article is full of good information with a quick raising chicks checklist at the end. 6 Tips for Raising Spring Chicks Safe Home: Plastic …
Livestock Feed, 11 Easy Money Saving Tips
Livestock feed costing you a fortune? It doesn’t have to! In this article, we show you 11 easy money saving tips that you can start today to reduce the amount of money you’re spending on livestock feed. You can’t afford to not read this one!
Fresh Eggs Guide, including the Egg Water Test
Want the secret for how to tell how old eggs are? How about instructions on how to do the egg water test? This article by Lisa Steele covers everything you need to know about fresh eggs, from testing for freshness to storing, safe handling, and cooking. Make sure your next meal is cooked with only the freshest eggs!
Winterizing Your Chickens: Keeping Warm Chickens in Winter
Anxious about how to care for your chickens over the winter? Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily shares helpful tips on caring for your flock during the cold months.
Essential Oils for Bees
Beehives can face various risks. Instead of using chemical treatments which can be stored in the wax, try choosing a natural option—essential oils.