Archive for the ‘Raising Livestock’ Category
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Kate Gosselin might be an admitted control freak, but at least she accomplishes what she sets out to, which is a valuable characteristic for a mother to possess. Gosselin was in the news for her most recent project: a backyard family chicken coop. ...
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
There are many areas of cities that have overgrown brush. When this happens, the city has to pay workers to clean it up. Sometimes pesticides are used to prevent the brush from growing, while other times a tractor or weed wackers are used to cut it down when it gets ...
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
The goat is often referred to as the “poor man’s cow,” because in comparison to bovines, they are a more practical livestock to raise. So if you’re interested in having access to cheaper, natural and homemade dairy products, goats could be your answer.
There are several pros to raising goats. Similar ...
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Ever imagined owning your own farm one day? Depending on which type of animals you choose to have on your farm, it can be quite a bit of work, which might not be the ideal retirement you had in mind. If you still want the farm, why not raise a ...
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Have you ever thought of raising pigs? If you want your family to consume naturally raised and organic pork, raising swine gives you control over whether you use hormones. As with any animal, pigs have certain needs so below is an overview of what you will need to do in ...
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Friday, July 31st, 2009
Cows are gentle creatures that can provide you and your family with a fresh supply of milk. An added plus is that they also produce a valuable source of manure fertilizer, which you can use on your landscaping. Raising cows in your backyard requires more work than chickens, but it’s ...
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
There are so many benefits to raising chickens in your backyard. Although it might seem like an overwhelming idea, these birds are easy and inexpensive to maintain in comparison to other pets. Maybe most importantly you and your family will be able to enjoy fresh, organic eggs. In addition, the ...
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
While raising cows, alpacas, goats, and other large livestock isn't that practical in your average urban or suburban backyard (I can't imagine why not...), more and more folks are getting on board with raising chickens. And there are a lot of good reasons for it too. I'm going ...
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Goats offer quite a lot. They can clear invasive weeds (they'll even mow down those Himalayan blackberry bushes that are taking over your yard...), offer fresh goat milk (which can be used to make everything from goat milk soap to goat cheese), and they can be a fun pet. ...
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
There's nothing wrong with keeping rabbits for pets, but there are other uses for these furry critters as well. If you're trying to create a more self-sufficient lifestyle in the city, rabbits are small enough that you can probably keep them.
There are several rabbit breeds you might consider. ...
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