Bill Mollison once wrote that goats in any large number are incompatible with permaculture. Goats when overstocked can quickly turn a forest into a desert. Dairy goats in small numbers, however, can b
Congratulations! Rabbits are the perfect choice for a backyard farmer that would like to start producing their own fibers for either resale or crafts.
Angora rabbits are lovable, loyal, and docile pets with the potential to pay their own room and board by producing high-value fiber. Unless you happen to be a hand spinner yourself, you’ll need to find
Pygora goats are amazing for their wool, but also for their meat. Find out why this amazing mini-goat breed is perfect for you.
I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but I raised sheep---and sold their wool to hand-spinners---for four years before I tried washing on...
Cattle grazing under alder in silvopasture system at Las Canadas, Huatusco, Mexico Integrating livestock seems to be the best way to have a larger-scale food forest (anything over one hectare or a cou
Looking to add some fiber animals to your suburban farm? Rabbits are the backyard farmer's fiber friend!
Congratulations! Rabbits are the perfect choice for a backyard farmer that would like to start producing their own fibers for either resale or crafts.
First developed in Oregon in the 1990s, the Nigora goat is a multi-purpose breed that produces both fiber and milk and is the only fiber breed that is also a dairy animal. First generation Nigoras …
Is the German Angora rabbit the right choice for your little farm? It my look good on paper, but the commitment is what makes the difference.
Are you considering raising fiber rabbits on your homestead? They can be a great addition to your livestock and a favorite of crafters!
It's important to trim your goat's hooves, so you can prevent future hoof rot. Here's how to do it in a way that keeps your four-legged family happy.
Find out what you should be feeding your wool producing rabbits to keep them in tip top shape!
Check out some of these sweet alpaca facts! Share and spread the word on these magnificent creatures with fantastically luxurious fiber
Alpaca fibre is NOT to be confused with sheep's wool. For a start it is lighter, stronger, silkier and more lustrous. It is hypoallergenic as it does not contain lanolin, so perfect if you can't wear wool because you're allergic.Read more...
Everything You Need in a Goat Pen Before you purchase any pet animal, it's important to know the necessary items and materials you will need…
Join Nicole and Katie with Cloverworks Farm as they discuss raising sheep for lamb and wool! What You'll Learn: * How Katie began raising sheep * Marketing techniques for lamb and wool separately, and how to appeal to both customer groups * How Katie uses all parts of the animal to minimize waste and maximize profit * Pasture based sheep husbandry focusing on animal welfare
Gracing the garden in late spring - early summer, Lupinus 'Masterpiece' (Lupine) features showy, erect spikes of densely packed, sweetly scented, bright magenta-purple flowers with an orange fleck. Rising on sturdy stems above bushy clumps of palmate, bright green leaves, the flowers open up from the bottom over several weeks, hence providing a long blooming period. Vigorously grows up to 28-30 in. tall (70-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
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You can grow natural dyes for wool in your back yard garden. As farm folks at heart, it's natural for us to prefer do it yourself projects.
There are several types of Angora rabbits, which one is right for you?
Join Nicole and Katie with Cloverworks Farm as they discuss raising sheep for lamb and wool! What You'll Learn: * How Katie began raising sheep * Marketing techniques for lamb and wool separately, and how to appeal to both customer groups * How Katie uses all parts of the animal to minimize waste and maximize profit * Pasture based sheep husbandry focusing on animal welfare
Think only woolly sheep can produce fiber? In fact, fiber goats produce some of the most high-quality natural fiber around!
Watch this in-depth video on how to create your own oxidation solution to age wood, and see how this method works on different wood types and how it compares to buying off-the-shelf stains It is so…
There was a time when we insisted that every animal on our homestead had a job. While we could just get a bunny, it's somehow easier to justify a cute bundle of fluff if they
Even the best angora rabbit breeders need these tips for grooming angora rabbits, especially when there are mats and mites. Learn our tricks and tips here.
A woman is knitting tiny wool jumpers to keep her chickens warm
Not sure of what to do with raw wool? Here are some ways you can make the best of your recently sheared raw wool in your farm and homestead
Think you can't raise goats on a small lot? Think again, learn how to make room for goats on a very small homestead and get started today!
How to wash wool in eight easy steps, straight from the sheep to your spinning wheel. Washing wool is an easy skill, to help you use the best local fleece.
Goats are just plain awesome. I’m going to share my reasons why we find them so fascinating and why every homestead needs goats.
Learning to raise fiber rabbits can bring you lots of wool for making hats, scarves, and mittens. Angora rabbit care is easy, but will need some extra steps over a meat or pet rabbit.
Beautiful, vibrant colors can be achieved in the process of natural dyeing with plants found on your homestead on in your backyard!
After spending a good many hours getting acquainted with the new stash of Navajo-Churro wool , there was enough carded to experiment wit...
You can grow natural dyes for wool in your back yard garden. As farm folks at heart, it's natural for us to prefer do it yourself projects.
You can grow natural dyes for wool in your back yard garden. As farm folks at heart, it's natural for us to prefer do it yourself projects.
