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Livestock Options for Meat on a Homestead

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February 18, 2025 By Katy Light 8 Comments

No matter how big your garden or bountiful your hunting opportunities, at some point you will probably consider raising livestock as your own sources of meat on your homestead. Whether you are raising chickens or you decide that raising goats is best for your homestead there are some pro's and con's you will need to know beforehand for any livestock option you use. And because …Continue Reading

How To Mix Your Own Pig Feed And Save Money

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August 18, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 7 Comments

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You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to fatten your pigs. Here’s a simple guide on how to make high-quality pig feed using common household items straight from the comfort of your own home! RELATED: Adventures in Pig Farming | One Man’s First Hand Experience With What He Thought Were Female Pigs… In this article: Benefits of Mixing Your Own Pig Feed Healthy …Continue Reading

9 Tips for Raising Healthy Pigs For Homesteading

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May 30, 2023 By Syndicated 4 Comments

Raising Healthy Pigs | Ways to Make Money While Homesteading

Is raising healthy pigs your priority? If you want to make sure that your livestock is as healthy as they can be, then these tips are for you. …Continue Reading

Understanding Animal Behaviors On and Off The Farm

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May 10, 2023 By Kathy Bernier 5 Comments

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Ever wish you could understand animal behaviors? What are your animals thinking? What's really going on in those curious little brains? Here's some things to keep in mind - on and off the farm. As told by one of our expert homesteaders. …Continue Reading

Adventures in Pig Farming | One Man’s First Hand Experience With What He Thought Were Female Pigs…

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February 9, 2023 By Edward Tatum 1 Comment

Want to know how to raise your own pigs? If you're interested in pig farming, there's a lot to learn. Here's how one homesteader began his adventure. Good news is he enjoyed the experience and plans to get more pigs again soon. …Continue Reading

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