Getting started with meat rabbits! Meat rabbits are a wonderful livestock to own. Easy and budget friendly, they are the perfect backyard livestock.
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I didn't intend for lambing in winter. There's always a few surprises to keep us farmers on our toes. Here's a checklist of items to have for winter lambs.
So you're thinking about raising quail on your homestead. They are great for those who don't have a lot of space for other types of poultry.
Aquacultured -- also known as farmed -- crayfish have been researched for around 30 years and much is known about how to successfully raise these crustaceans. Why you are raising the crayfish determines much of your setup.
Urban Organics plans to grow fish, greens, and maybe the whole indoor aquaponics industry
It's the dead of winter in Michigan, but Rising Pheasant Farms is not sitting idle. The urban farm on Detroit's near east side is growing its production capability and space in an effort to expand operations.
Take back the land in your own backyard with these tips for ecological gardening.
The brain is one of the most interesting dissections to perform, mainly because all of the structures are easily found and animal models closely resemble human brains.. In this lab guide, students are given instruction on how to remove the dura mater, and locate the main structures of the brain.
I know I talk a lot about things from a rural perspective, but can I take just a minute to encourage all you urban dwellers that homesteadin...
Sometimes determining how to process your livestock can be tough. Learn the ins and outs of processing and find the option that’s right for you.
Faccin's micro house creates a safe environment for bees in urban centers, while allowing passersby to watch the Honey Factory in action.
Cell grazing is not a new option when it comes to large animal management. However, brewing at Zaytu
Learn how to make a quick pallet shelter that is quick and inexpensive! Great for a run-in shed for goats, horses, alpacas or any other farm animal!
It's important is that we don't deter residents from raising livestock and starting gardens.
Cell grazing is not a new option when it comes to large animal management. However, brewing at Zaytu
Tour Martha's Bedford property to see the farm animals: chickens, horses, turkeys, sheep, and the menagerie of animals that call it their home.
This past week we decided to celebrate eggs. Why you may ask? Well eggs are pretty cool. Let us show you how cool eggs really are and what you can do with them. How an egg is formed: I was shocked … Continued
If you're going to have a milk goat, you probably will need a milking stanchion, which is really just a fancy French word for an upright bar...
Aquaponics sounds complex, but it's really not... It just takes a little bit of knowledge and you can be off to the races, growing plants and fish in
Humans have air conditioning, but what about livestock? Keep all your animals comfortable during intense summer heat with tips for summer livestock management.
Welcome to no-dig gardening. This is a tutorial which is written in a form of questions and answers. Questions will lead you on a path, and answers will give further directions. I want to share with y
New owners need to consider temperament, character, and behavior before adopting a dog. Here are the 21 worst dog breeds for first-time owners.
Here are our January 2015 Livestock Motivation Graphics! We post all of these to the Ranch House Designs ... Read More