Livestock

Plenty of homesteaders raise different livestock on their property. Keeping animals separately is one thing, but raising them together, actually letting them cohabitate, is another thing entirely! Some animals get along a lot better than others, with sheep and goats being a great example. Both are herbivores, both are ruminants, and both belong to the […]

There’s no denying that chickens rule the roost when it comes to popular poultry. These yardbirds have an unbeatable combination of good health, high productivity, and easy care. But turkeys are increasingly turning up in the care of homesteaders, too! Turkeys grow more slowly but provide far more delicious meat with a different flavor than

f you own birds, reptiles, or even some smaller mammals like ferrets, minks, and other mustelids, you already know that mealworms are one of the best things you can feed them. Packed with protein, fat, and a variety of healthy micronutrients, they’re an excellent snack and dietary supplement for these creatures. But while you may

If you own birds or are thinking about getting some, be they poultry or just pets, you need to know about mealworms. Mealworms are one of the most important nutrient-rich and energy-dense food sources for many bird species, both wild and domesticated. With tons of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and more that birds need,

If you want chickens, or you’ve been thinking about getting them, you likely already know that chickens are omnivores. This means that they eat both plant and animal matter. Naturally, chickens, like so many other birds, lovebugs and some of their very favorite bugs of all are mealworms. Mealworms are actually insects, not true worms,

If you’re going to raise animals, you are signing up for a lot of responsibility. And responsibility is a synonym for work. That’s just the way it is. If you want something that can basically raise itself, you need to look at plants, not animals. But even if you’ve got the gumption, we’re all limited

If you have pet birds or livestock, or if you’ve even set foot in a pet shop, you’ve probably seen mealworms advertised before. Or, perhaps, you’ve heard someone complaining about mealworms getting into their stored cereals and other goods. You probably have some idea of what mealworms are, but what are they exactly? Mealworms are

If you own chickens, ducks, or other birds you probably already know that they have surprisingly high protein requirements. Especially in times of stress, illness, molting or egg-laying extra protein is especially necessary, and getting them enough through their usual food can be challenging. That’s where mealworm farming come in. Mealworms are protein-packed treats and

Whether you have a tiny homestead or a big one, if you want livestock, the choice of what species is right for you has lots of factors to consider. First and foremost what your preferences are, but also how much room you have, how much work you want to do, and a lot more… The

People can farm all kinds of animals, including many you wouldn’t expect. From the traditional to the exotic and the borderline bizarre, there is no end to the livestock people will raise. Classic species like cows, pigs, sheep and chickens to more interesting critters like alpacas, emus and bison. People even farm fish and worms!