Our family has experience raising homestead animals, including a dairy cow on just 1 acre, chickens, pigs, goats, and more. Find a collection of blog posts on how to care for them, what animals are easy to start with, and more.
When it comes time to add a dairy cow to your homestead, there are a variety of factors to consider. One of the most important decisions you will make is what breed of dairy cow to choose. You will also want to keep in mind that each type of cow has its own unique genetic…
Have you been dreaming of heading outside in the morning to retrieve your own farm-fresh eggs? It’s easy to understand why! Cheap, store-bought eggs are lower in quality and nutrition than eggs from a happy, healthy backyard chicken. And the taste doesn’t even compare. But should you keep this a dream, or take the leap…
It’s been a little over a year now since my husband and I purchased our very first large livestock animal: a miniature jersey heifer. I can hardly believe it has been a whole YEAR! If you’re needing details on what you need to own a cow, I’m about to share a few things that you…
