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89Heritage Breeds of Goats for Milk and Meat
by Marye Audet
Goats are an excellent choice for the small family farm, and have been utilized for their rich milk, meat, and even fiber for generations. Each breed brings it's own set of characteristics to the barn and it... published 11 months ago
87How-to Deal with Colic in Horses
by Marye Audet
Colic in horses can be a dangerous, even life threatening illness. The symptoms of colic in horses can range from listlessness to rolling in pain. Knowing how your horse acts, being around him and observing his behavior when he is well, will help alert you when he is not acting "quite right". published 4 months ago
78Choosing Heritage Breeds of Livestock For the Homestead
by Marye Audet
Barred Rock Chickens have been utilized on the family farm for over 150 years as both meat and egg producers. For centuries farmers all over the globe have raised an assortment of livestock for food, for... published 11 months ago
76Miniature Livestock: An Overveiw
by Theophanes
Miniature livestock have been around for almost as long as any domesticated livestock but today they are still relatively unrecognized by the general population. However they are currently gaining popularity... published 6 months ago
75Olde English Babydoll Sheep
by Theophanes
Olde English Babydoll Sheep are a breed of livestock that have stolen the hearts of generations. These sheep can trace their ancestry back to Southdown sheep that were bred in the Sussex county of England.... published 6 months ago
74Jacob's Sheep, Hearty ,Heritage Dual Purpose Breed
by Marye Audet
Jacob's Sheep are a fascinating breed with a long history. Their origins are shrouded in the past. Rumor has it that this is the breed raised by the Jacob of the Bible, with their spotted and multicolor... published 10 months ago
70The Belgian Blue Cattle Debate
by Schatzie Speaks
The Quest for Ethical Genetic Experimentation Belgian Blue cattle originated in Belgium as the product of crossbreeding between local red-pied and black-pied cattle and cattle imported from England in the... published 3 months ago
69Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys
by Theophanes
Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys are a naturally small donkey that originated on Sicily and Sardinia. They are not true genetically dwarf animals, nor has man purposely bred them down in size from regular... published 6 months ago
67Debt Free Farming and Ranching
by anokagrassland
Holistic Management: So You Want To Be Debt Free! Stop spending money. Start any new enterprises small and pay for them out of current cash flow . Let them grow from retained earnings. Be debt... published 3 months ago
66Miniature Pigs: The Guinea Hog
by Theophanes
The Guinea Hog, also known by several other titles, is a rare and threatened breed of pig. Their history dates back to the American slave trade when these pigs were brought from Africa. Over the next 200-300... published 6 months ago
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