Category Archives: Animals

DIY Inexpensive Livestock Waterer

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Jennifer

One of the most important aspects of a farm or homestead is the livestock water system.   Perhaps it is cost prohibitive for you to install underground water lines and automatic waterers or perhaps you rent and would prefer to not … Continue reading →

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Sheep in the Snow at Sunset

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Jennifer

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Our First Year with Red Broilers

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Jennifer

In the past, we have raised numerous Cornish-X broilers and processed them. Although Cornish-X chickens produce large amounts of meat in a short period of time; they are very prone to leg problems and heart attacks (especially when it is hot, … Continue reading →

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Pig Production Update

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Jennifer

We have been steadily increasing our pig herd over the past several months.  Up to this point we have been marketing our pigs locally, however with our numbers quickly growing we will have pigs to sell to Niman Ranch starting … Continue reading →

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Treating A Calf With Foot Rot

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Jennifer

One of our young Hereford calves began limping this week.  As is often the case when a calf or cow is limping, the calf has foot rot.  It’s not the best picture but hopefully you can see the swelling and … Continue reading →

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