How I Raised a Year’s Worth of Grass-Fed Beef for Practically Nothing – Mother Earth News
Is it cheaper to raise your own beef? Is it even worth raising your own meat? Yes, it is absolutely cheaper and completely worth the time and effort to do…
Raising Livestock
Best Grass for Cattle Grazing – Mother Earth News
When you look closely at the anatomy of a grass plant, you will notice that each plant is a collection of tillers–individual plant shoots–that grow from the base or crown.…
Heritage Livestock Breeds – Mother Earth News
The Ayrshire is the native dairy cow of Scotland and the successful survivor of several types that were still present in the early nineteenth century in the Scottish Lowlands. By…
Heritage Livestock Breeds – Mother Earth News
Guernsey cattle are strong milking cows, but are a heritage livestock breed that is rapidly dwindling in its population numbers. The lovely Channel Islands are the home of three famous…
Consider Miniature Dairy Cows – Mother Earth News
In 2006, Pat Schout and his wife, Elia, began homesteading in east-central Illinois. They wanted to raise their own food, including dairy products. They considered a milk cow, but didn’t…
All About Galloway Cows – Mom Earth Information
Find out about Galloway cows and the origins of this heritage cattle breed that has a fast maturity, producing a lean beef on a easy food regimen of grass and…
Purple Ballot Cattle: Heritage Livestock Breeds Janet Vorwald Dohner
Purple Ballot Cattle: Heritage Livestock Breeds Janet Vorwald Dohner
The best way to Deal with Cattle – Mom Earth Information
All species of grazing animals are born with pure habits patterns that assist them keep away from predators. Handlers could make use of those behaviors to assemble and transfer livestock.…
How to Prepare and Load a Livestock Trailer – Mother Earth News
Help to transport livestock as smoothly as possible by learning these tips for how to prepare, load, and unload a livestock trailer. Trailer loading is one of those skills they…