Happy Friday folks! Last week, we left off our goat series with an overview of these hard-headed critters. Far from a unified species, goats range from shaggy mountain breeds to short-haired plains dwellers, each with their own varying characteristics and temperaments. Read on for five popular dairy variants, and some key traits associated with each. 1. Alpine Chances … [Read more...] about Get Your Goats: Part 2
Animals
Opossum Primer
Opossums. Some folks love them and some hate them, but should you really allow them to hang around your homestead? As it turns out, these oft-derided marsupials have some great benefits, alongside a few drawbacks. Read on for some facts about the common North American opossum, otherwise known as the Virginia opossum. Natural Scavengers and Stealthy Hunters Opossums are … [Read more...] about Opossum Primer
Get Your Goats: Part 1
As we kick off what I can only imagine will be a fairly long-running series on the rearing of our cantankerous caprine friends, as well as their broader usages, I feel compelled to present a disclaimer--I am far from impartial. I grew up caring for a small flock of goats, and they are far and away my favorite four-legged companions, tied even with the loyal canine. As such, if … [Read more...] about Get Your Goats: Part 1
Got Goat Milk?
Cow’s milk has been a staple on the American continent since the Spanish brought the first cattle to Mexico in 1525, and it’s not too hard to see why. Milk has a plethora of uses--from cereal, to cheese, to pancakes and more, milk can be utilized in just about anything. It is, however, not the only option. One far older choice has largely fallen out of vogue in this country, … [Read more...] about Got Goat Milk?
Breaking Up a Cock Fight
Few things make one feel more like a farmer, and provide as much return, as a small flock of chickens. From the cock’s crow in the morning, to the contented chatter the hens provide throughout the day, to the obvious benefit of eggs and meat, raising poultry can be a very rewarding experience. However, as the experienced farmer knows, even if you’re not hatching your own, … [Read more...] about Breaking Up a Cock Fight
