Animals
Advice and resources for beekeeping, livestock, pets, poultry, and wildlife.
The Making of an Honest Sled Dog
By Sherry and Russ Sutherby
The Russ-Stick Acres dog team goes on a winter sled ride. Originally published in February 2010
Splitting Wood by Hand
By C. Dayton
Splitting firewood with hand tools is a skill every homesteader should have. Even if you own a mechanical wood splitter, knowing how to use a splitting maul and wedges comes in handy when the wood is too large or the log splitter can't be used. Originally Published in January 2013
From Homeless to Homestead: Adopting a Farm Dog
By Andrew Weidman
Consider a trip to your local animal shelter or rescue organization next time you’re on the lookout for a new country canine.
How to Exercise Your Dog
By Hank Will, Editor-in-Chief
Learn how to exercise your dog and how exercise benefits his mental as well as physical health.
Train Your Dog to Hunt for Antlers
By Jason Herbert
Throw your dogs a bone by teaching them to retrieve deer sheds in winter. Learn how they can hunt for antlers providing you with a nifty decoration.
Feeding Chickens the Easy Way
By Oscar H. Will III and Karen K. Will
Feeding chickens is easy when you let them peck around your pasture, garden and yard clippings while helping to build soil and keep pests at bay.
Apple Treats For Your Chickens
By Lisa - Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl
Our chickens love apples, so we always share a few from our horses' stash. Here are some easy, fun ways to make apple treats for your flock to help keep them from getting bored.
The Holistic Trinity - Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic and DE
By Lisa - Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl
It's a lot easier to keep your chickens healthy and their immune systems strong than to try and treat a sick chicken. The 'holistic trinity', apple cider vinegar, garlic and diatomaceous earth, will go a long way towards that goal.
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