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How to raise goats

How to raise goats: When I asked Katie Cordrey (local goat aficionado) about raising goats, she summed up the whole experience pretty well: “Goats will climb EVERYTHING. Goats will EAT EVERYTHING. They...

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Horse basics

Disclaimer: I don’t know everything there is to know about horses. I do not consider myself a professional. I do however work on a modest sized horse ranch. As such, I have learned a thing or two....

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How to raise chickens

How to Raise Chickens  Raising chickens is relatively simple and easy. The biggest thing you have to worry about when raising chickens are predators. You will also want to make yourself aware of the...

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How to raise pigs

How to Raise Pigs “Why raise pigs? Because you can’t get bacon out of a chicken.” – Phil “hog man” Donahue Pigs are the smartest animals on the farm. They are smarter than horses, dogs, and even some...

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How to hatch chicken eggs

How to hatch chicken eggs: I hate to point out the obvious, but you can’t hatch eggs from the grocery store. You also can’t hatch eggs if you don’t have a rooster. I don’t know if your parents ever...

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Barn Owls: Make Money and Slay Rodents

Barn Owls: Make Money and Slay Rodents  There are a lot of articles out there about barn owls and why they are great for rodent control. I will be discussing a little of that, but more importantly, I...

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Basics of raising cows

Basics of Raising Cows Feeding Cows: There is no such thing as a “free cow.” A healthy cow will consume about 2% of its body weight every day during the winter months. A pregnant heifer should be feed...

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How to Raise Honey Bees: A Beginner’s Guide

How to Raise Honey Bees: A Beginner’s Guide Bees are generally easy keepers compared to other livestock; they are independent and require less attention and care than other creatures you may consider...

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How to Raise Ducks

How to Raise Ducks Why You Should Raise Ducks: Where should I begin? Ducks are great! They are hardy, forage for their own food, and lay eggs. Not to mention that if cooked properly, they taste...

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