If you have ever raised chicks or ducklings, then you know that for the first several weeks after they hatch, they require heat. Because they are unable to regulate their body temperature, it is necessary to provide them with an area that has very warm temperatures to keep them from dying of hypothermia. The traditional…
Category: Homesteading
Milking Sheep 101: How To Set Yourself Up For Success
Are you interested in learning to milk a sheep? Then you’ve come to the right place. The technique for milking sheep, or any other animal for that matter is quite simple. Anyone can learn to be proficient at it with a little bit of practice. The actual process of milking a sheep just takes a…
Dairy Sheep: A Remarkable Triple Purpose Animal
Did you know that you can milk sheep? Dairy sheep produce a wonderful rich creamy milk that is naturally homogenized, easy to digest and packed full of protein and nutrients. They are triple purpose animals that can provide your family with milk, meat and fiber. When we purchased our original Katahdin Sheep the breeder mentioned…
Incorporating Geese Into Your Homestead
Have you considered raising geese on your homestead? Probably not. Geese don’t get much attention and when they do get attention, it’s almost always negative. Geese are usually villainized because of a bad experience with their foul tempered Canada cousin. However, don’t write off domestic geese because they might be some of the most useful,…
Foot Rot: What You Need To Know To Keep Your Flock Healthy
Do you have sheep grazing on its knees? One or a whole group that is suddenly lame or limping? Do they keep going lame every time it rains, and then improve when it dries up? If so, there is a good chance you are dealing with foot rot. This is particularly likely to be true…