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The First Step in Diagnosing Health Problems in Livestock (Taking a Temperature)

When trying to diagnose illness and health problems in livestock there are many things to consider. There is one basic

Like it or not, if you are going to own livestock at some point you will also own dead stock.

I’ve spent the last decade coaching and mentoring folks who are ready to leave the modern American lifestyle for a

Have you ever wondered if it was possible to drill your own well? I have. I’ve looked into a few

Making your own beer or wine at home is not very difficult. With this basic brewing equipment you can easily

Hypocalcaemia or “milk fever” is a common cause of death in homesteader’s family milk cows. This disorder affects up to

Everyone knows that in the summer heat, rabbit water bottles can get pretty dirty. Once algae starts growing on the

Before industrialization standardized and “chemicalized” the world of dyes, our agrarian ancestors practiced the art of dying yarn. From common

About 15 years ago my new bride and I struck out for the backcountry of Alaska to live our dream

As winter fast approaches, the wise homesteader prepares. Having lived all my life in the frigid north, I have learned

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