sheep research What to know before getting sheep? Great question! What to know before getting sheep? We are building our homestead from the ground up, not having any prior knowledge, so I’ve had to do a lot of research and learn the hard way on some things. Below are my top 4 things to know….
Why did we choose Babydoll sheep There are 15 main breeds of sheep. All have varying strong suits in different areas such as pets, meat, wool, milking or breeding. Before deciding on a breed, decide which factors are the most important to you. Many breeds are great for multiple purposes and all vary slightly on…
DIY Cheap animal shelter Need cheap and efficient shelter for small animals or livestock? This DIY cheap animal shelter will be sufficient to get you started with small animals. Be sure to research the specific breed you are getting for their preferred level of shelter/warmth but most small animals just need protection from the elements,…
My biggest regret with my first flock Was not doing more research on chicken breeds and the color of eggs they lay. Don’t make the same mistake – chicken math is real but at some point you can only have so many. I put this guide together to help you determine the chicken egg color…
What’s the best breed of chicken? The Bielefelder! Why is the bielefelder the best breed of chicken? They are very cold hardy Extremely healthy birds They are good layers – even through the winter They are auto sexing (the male chicks are a different color than the female) see below The rooster is beautiful! What…
