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Here you’ll find all things livestock, from cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, from breeding, to raising to butchering!

Chickens

Rooster Talk: Why Do Chickens Crow Morning And Night?

Donna Larson, October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Wherever you are in your homestead journey, maybe you’ve wondered Why do chickens crow? Let’s take a closer look at the top reasons your backyard birds …

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How to Dry Off Your Milk Cow Safely Without Stress

Donna Larson, October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Learning how to dry off your milk cow safely and without stress is one of the most important parts of responsible dairy management. Done right, it ensures …

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Homestead Education: How Much Does a Dairy Cow Weigh?

Donna Larson, October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

From feeding to fencing, a cow’s size influences almost every aspect of care. So, how much does a dairy cow weigh? Let’s dig in.

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How to Help Your Chickens Through Molting Season

Donna Larson, September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

Molting can be stressful for your flock, but you can make the process easier. In this guide, you’ll learn how to help your chickens through molting …

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Can Pigs Have Apples? A Safe and Healthy Pig Diet

Donna Larson, August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

One question that comes up often is: Can pigs have apples? Since apples are abundant—whether they’re fresh fruit from your own orchard, leftovers from the …

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Do Chickens Qualify for Ag Exemption in Texas? Clucks=Bucks

Jenny Graham, August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

If you’re a Texan with some land and a few feathered friends running around, you may have wondered: Do chickens qualify for ag exemption in Texas? The short answer is sometimes.  It really depends on your land and how you’re raising those chickens. You will need to meet some pretty specific…

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The Best Way to Raise a Friendly Rooster in the Flock

Donna Larson, August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

The best way to raise a friendly rooster is to understand rooster behavior, provide the right environment, and build trust without undermining their role …

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The Homesteader’s Guide to Dual Purpose Farm Animals

Jenny Graham, July 14, 2025July 15, 2025

If you’re dreaming of a productive, sustainable homestead, dual purpose farm animals might just be the answer. These animals work double duty, giving you more bang for your buck. Whether it’s meat and milk or eggs and meat, these animals are versatile, hardy, and perfect for folks working with limited space.  …

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Jenny Graham
Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Jenny Graham
Jenny Graham - Farmsteadher - Leading Lady of Much @ The GrahamStead Family Farm

Jenny and her family have been homesteading for over 20 years. They are currently farming on their 10-acre Florida farm, which they built from the ground up 10 years ago, growing 100% of their meat and some of their vegetables. From their small herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, pastured poultry, sheep, and seasonal pigs, they are able to raise enough meat for the family while selling extra to the community. They are dedicated to sustainable practices like making compost, seed saving, and processing much of their garden and animal harvests at home. You can find Jenny wandering through her garden, making herbal tinctures, making bone broth, and one of Jenny’s favorite hobbies, tanning all types of hides!

Donna Larson
Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

Donna Larson
Donna Larson - Farmsteadher - Milk Maid @ Hazel Belle Farm

Donna and her family have been homesteading for most of their 20+ years together in some shape or fashion. She currently lives on their 20 acre farm where they grow as much food as possible. What started as a just a few laying hens, has grown into large gardens, pastured poultry, pork, and lamb. They are continuously evolving their small farm to not suit their family’s needs, but also providing to their local community. Donna’s favorite part of the family farm is her self-built micro-dairy, where she gets to love on dairy cows while serving her local community. Milking, cheesemaking, and processing dairy have become the soul of their homestead and the center of their farm.

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