Kunekune pigs are a fascinating breed to me. They are a small heritage breed that are perfect for a small homestead. When I first got into researching about Kunekune’s, I was full of questions. So, this article is hopefully all you need to know about the Kunekune pig breed. This Post At A Glance Pig …
Rabbit Enrichment Ideas
Even though we raise meat rabbits, I like to try and provide enriching things for them to do in order to make them a little happier. I can’t stand to see rabbits in traditional raised cages above the ground with nothing more than food and water. Enriching a rabbits life is more simple than you …
How Many Rabbit Litters Can You Have In A Year?
If you’re raising meat rabbits, I’m sure you want to get your optimal use out of each doe in order to provide food for your family. Which poses the question . . . “How Many Rabbit Litters Can You Have In A Year?” So How Many? It takes looking at a calendar, but if you …
Goats: Meat Breeds Vs Dairy Breeds
It can be confusing when you hear there are meat goats vs dairy goats. What’s the difference? It mainly comes down to the meat to bone ratio. Meat goats are bred to have more meat on them. Dairy goats are bred to produce a lot of milk. So you could eat a dairy goat, but …
Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed
I’ve tried out several different breeds of backyard chickens and the Speckled Sussex is definitely one of my favorites for a variety of reasons. They are one of the best breeds for egg laying, cold hardy, friendly, excellent foragers, and have very beautiful plumage that helps them blend in here on the mountain from predators. …
How Many Chickens Do I Need?
If you are new to chickens, you have probably wondered how many you need for either eggs or meat. This comes down to math and picking the appropriate breed for your needs. **FINALLY, A Smart Coop For Chickens (CLICK HERE)** Meat Birds Some meat breeds include Brahmas, Jersey Giants, Delaware’s . . . they are …
Healthier Meal & Snack Ideas For Toddlers/Kids
When I’d looked up meal ideas for a 1 year old, I wasn’t always happy with what I saw . . . hot dogs, canned fruits/vegetables, chips . . . though some ideas were great inspiration for me to make my own foods for my daughter. Like instead of buying frozen processed chicken nuggets, I …
8 Things To Mark On Your Calendar When Breeding Rabbits
When breeding rabbits, there are several things you’ll want to mark on your calendar in order to keep organized. This is especially handy when you have several does at one time breeding and giving birth. The following are what we keep track of and mark on the calendar in order to make sure we’re on …
Benefits Of Registered Vs. Non-Registered Breeding Stock
When we first got started with goats, we didn’t care about getting registered stock. We just knew what breed we wanted (Nigerian Dwarfs) so from there I just picked out what colors I liked the best. We were just after little family milkers. A couple of years later, there seemed to be benefits to have …
Guide To Breeding & Raising Meat Rabbits
Raising meat rabbits can be fun to raise if you have kids that do 4-H or just are learning responsibility of caring for an animal. They can provide your family and or dogs a food source with 2 does to 1 buck providing you with roughly 180 lbs of meat per year. You can show …