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85Heritage 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 9 months ago
69The Lovable African Pygmy Goat
by Theophanes
The African Pygmy goat is a breed of goat that was first created in the United States after miniature goats were imported from Africa in the 1930's, though some suspect earlier illegal shipments may have been... published 4 months ago
68Miniature Pigs: The VIbrantly Colored Kunekunes
by Theophanes
Kunekunes are a rare breed of miniature pig that originate in New Zealand. Besides their size they are most noted for their vibrant colorations including everything from solid colors to stark black and white... published 4 months ago
64Marye Audet: Raising Livestock Hubs
by Marye Audet
I will index my articles by groups, and then finally, I will create a master index of links. I will post the address of that on my profile page and hopefully those who read my words will find more help, more quickly, and more easily. published 2 months ago
75Choosing 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 9 months ago
76Jacob'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 8 months ago
73Olde 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 4 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 2 weeks ago
72The 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 weeks ago
62How to make friends with a llama
by AliGooRo
Let me being by saying llamas are jerks. They are not outwardly mean (few will actually spit on you), but they definitely practice avoidance behavior that can infuriate anyone trying to reach out to them and... published 4 months ago
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