Category: Livestock

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

Homesteading

Are Kunekune Pigs Good for Meat? The Perfect Homestead Pig

Jenny Graham, November 1, 2023November 7, 2023

When considering what breed of pig to raise on your small farm or homestead, you may be asking are kunekune pigs good for meat. While some farms prefer to raise commercial breeds of pigs, many homesteads choose the kunekune pigs for not only their source of pork but also as…

Chickens

Chicken Grit: What Is It For & Why Chickens Need It

Jenny Graham, October 18, 2023November 7, 2023

Chicken Grit is a material made of small stones or small pebbles, that is eaten by adult chickens, young chickens, baby chicks, and poultry to aide their digestive tract in proper digestion. What is Grit for Chickens? Simply put, chicken grit or poultry grit is insoluble grit that helps break up…

Chickens

The 21 Best Chicken Breeds For Your Backyard Flock

Jenny Graham, September 14, 2023November 7, 2023

With the many different choices of chicken breeds, choosing the right breed for your backyard flock can be overwhelming. It’s important to choose the right breed for your needs, climate, space, egg or meat production goals, and personal preferences. From dual-purpose, large breeds, good layers, and pure breeds, considering all…

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 - 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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