Category: sheep

Choosing the Best Sheep for Meat for Homesteaders

Donna Larson, June 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Choosing the best sheep for meat is crucial for any homesteader aiming to maximize their livestock’s productivity and quality. We’re here to guide you …

Goats

Are Sheep and Goats the Same? What are the Differences?

Donna Larson, March 6, 2024

When adding small livestock to your homestead, you may find yourself asking are sheep and goats the same? Let’s compare and contrast the two animals to help …

Homesteading

Your Options For The Best Fence For Sheep (and Goats)

Donna Larson, December 2, 2023November 29, 2023

Establishing infrastructure first is a good general rule to keep on your homestead. How can you know what is the best fence for sheep and goats? …

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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