Animal Husbandry Information

Looking after farm animals can be daunting if you are new at homesteading. We hope that you will use this page on animal husbandry will be your reference for your farm animal health. We hope that you will visit us often as we update this section on raising livestock. We will be bringing you information on how to care for your cows, sheep, goats, horses, alpacas and raising chickens.

ALPACAS:

Alpaca Farming is probably easier than farming sheep or goats due to their character and habits.

BEES:

Bee Keeping for Beginners - everything you need to know on how to keep bees.

A Beekeeper's Calendar Hive management throughout the year.

CHICKENS:

Here you will find quite a lot of information on Raising Chickens and Chicken Coop Plans. Advice on chicken keeping and their care, housing, feeding and Chicken Breeds for Layers. See FAQ on Raising Chickens.

COWS:

See information on: Dexter Cattle

You may also be thinking of getting some cows for milk, butter and cheese, but you have no idea how to milk them by hand, and you don't have enough to warrant buying expensive milking equipment. See our very popular section on how to milk a cow that also comes with two entertaining videos on the subject.

DUCKS:

Information on raising ducks for either meat, eggs or just as backyard pets. Know how to feed, house, take care of your duck and what breeds will suit your needs.Raising Ducks

HORSES:

Are you ready for your first horse? Learn everything about Keeping Horses and Grooming Horses is an important task, not just for the care of your horse, but also as a way to bond with your new addition to your ranch.

PIGS:

Pet pigs, miniature pigs or just farming pigs are easy to keep. They are intelligent creatures that need a strong gate to keep them in.

RABBITS:

Raising Rabbits for Profit. Everything that you need to know about raising rabbits for fur or meat.

There are also a number of free farm videos on alpacas, building a chicken coop, sheep shearing, keeping chickens and sheep, among others. There is also an excellent 6 part series on the emotional world of farm animals that is well worth watching if you have any, or are thinking of keeping livestock or poultry.

If you are looking for more information on certain types of farm animals, or keeping livestock, we have an online Country Living Bookstore and Products Store for all your livestock and farm animal needs.