Animal Husbandry Information on Raising Farm Animals; Chickens, Pigs, Lambs...

Looking for information on animal husbandry? Looking after farm animals can be daunting if you are new at homesteading. There is lots to think about such as animal care, housing and even what to do with that horse manure that you will have as horse owners.

We hope that 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 farm animals. We will be bringing you information on how to care for your pigs, rabbits, cows, sheep, goats, horses, alpacas as well as raising chickens.

What you feed your livestock is the most important aspect in maintaining their health and fertility. For us, there is no doubt that planting herbal pasture grass is the only way to go when keeping sheep and cattle. You are planting feed that will medicate your livestock naturally, give them a daily tonic, as well as keep internal parasites and worms down.

Besides the information below on farm animals and animal husbandry, we also have some free farm videos for you to watch on a number of different subjects, including farm safety.

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

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - BEES
Bee Keeping for Beginners - everything you need to know on how to keep bees. A Beekeeper's Calendar Hive management throughout the year. Urban Beekeeping

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

Chicken Pens & Animal Pens: Use Fire to Prevent Disease, Chicken Breeds & Hatching Eggs, How to Caponize Chickens   Backyard Chickens Q & A
Natural Home Remedies for Sick Chickens.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - COWS 

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. Milking cows and how to get more milk through better animal management. Cow calving, the signs to know when your cow will calve.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - 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.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - GOATS
Learn all about raising goats as well as raising urban goats in your backyards. Nigerian Dwarf Goats  are ideal for this purpose because of their size. Use brush goats to clear your land instead of chemical herbicides.


ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - 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.

 
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - LAMBS 
Raising Orphan Lambs, so that they survive. Information on what to feed, how much to feed, and a colostrum recipe included.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - PIGS
Pet Pigs, miniature pigs or just farming pigs are easy to keep. Pigs are intelligent creatures that need a strong gate to keep them in. Pet pigs are easy to keep with some basic animal health care.


ANIMAL HUSBANDRY - 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.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY & LIVESTOCK RESOURCES
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.

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