Milking goats are like the Swiss army knife of homesteading—versatile, productive, and always ready to lend a hoof. Whether you’re looking to start your dairy adventure, make some delicious cheese,…
Ah, baby goats. They’re adorable, they’re bouncy, and in the goat dairy industry, they’re also incredibly plentiful—especially the little bucklings. Yep, for every sweet, milk-giving doe, there’s usually a baby…
If you’re raising pigs, one thing’s for sure – those mud-loving oinkers need a place to crash. Whether it’s to escape the summer sun or hunker down for winter, pigs…
If you’re thinking about raising pigs, there’s one thing you’ll learn pretty quickly: pigs are escape artists. Yep, those adorable snorting, snuffling creatures are also experts at finding the weak…
So, you’ve got a small farm, a little patch of land, and a sense of adventure that says, “Why not raise pigs?” At Silver Ridge Rabbitry and Farms, we’ve taken…
Raising pigs can be an incredibly rewarding endeavor, and finding ways to reduce feed costs while keeping them healthy is always a priority. One budget-friendly and sustainable approach is to…
If you’re looking to house pigs on your homestead or farm, building a pig pen can be an expensive undertaking. However, with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can construct a…
For anyone managing livestock, maintaining healthy pastures is a top priority. Overgrazing, poor soil health, and inadequate grazing management can quickly deplete a pasture, leaving it bare and unproductive. One…
Haying Fields Without Equipment: The Old-Fashioned Way in the Modern Age The process of haying – cutting, drying, and storing grass for animal feed – is an age-old agricultural practice…
As winter approaches, horse owners face unique challenges in maintaining their animals’ health. The colder months bring changes in diet, reduced access to fresh pasture, and increased time spent in…