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6 Signs of a Horse Hoof Problem
Add to Favorites By Bryan Farcus MA, CJF of “Farrier-Friendly” – A much-needed tune-up on your truck or used livestock trailer might be on your “must-do” list. Have you considered the …
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Buying a Horse Checklist: 11 Must-Know Tips
Add to Favorites By Stan W. Caudell – When choosing a horse it is more important to choose the type of horse rather than the breed. Within almost every breed …
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4 Homestead Kitchen Tips for the Visually Impaired
Add to Favorites By Jackie Waters – My husband’s sister, who has been visually impaired since childhood, recently came to live with us. While we were excited to welcome her, …
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DIY Airlift Pump Design: Pump Water with Compressed Air
Add to Favorites By Clifford E. Jones – There is no reason to pay a lot of money for a water pump when this DIY airlift pump design will do all you …
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How to Use a Wood-Burning Cook Stove
Add to Favorites When my companion and I began our 18-month transition period of moving to and living in the woods, we also began a period of education. We discussed …
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How to Build a Homemade Barrel Stove
Add to Favorites By W. Wayne Robertson – Many people are familiar with wood heaters made from steel barrels. This is a description of how to make a homemade barrel stove. An …
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How to Build an Inexpensive Outside Oven
Add to Favorites By Donna Cerabone – Breads old-world style—crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside—are impossible to make in a standard oven. Many ethnic meals are …
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Masonry Stove Plans: An Ancient Art Re-Discovered
Add to Favorites By Heike Holthaus – Much has been written about the construction of masonry stoves. Plans, materials and the finished products are as versatile as the masonry stove itself. Though …
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10 Ways to Conserve Water
Add to Favorites By Vicki and James Foster – The drought started the year we bought our homestead property. Experiencing a drought will quickly have you researching 10 ways to conserve …
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Add Kerosene Lanterns to Your Off The Grid Living Supplies
Add to Favorites By Jack Chapis If you’re like me, then you are proud to be part of your homestead heritage. I use oil lamps because of the soft nature of …
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Many Opportunities for Marketing Lamb
Add to Favorites Originally published in the November / December 2016 issue of sheep! magazine. By Gayle Smith – Unique opportunities are out there for marketing the annual lamb crop, but …
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Trials In Croppy Country, Getting Into The Game
Add to Favorites Originally published in the September/October 2016 issue of sheep! magazine. By Julia Hollister The overflow crowd at the high school football field grew silent as the participants …
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The Lamb Switch
Add to Favorites By Judith Toth Bigham It was late March and lambing season was in full swing at Hado-Bar Farm. When I went to the barn early one morning …
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The Texel Fix-All
Add to Favorites By Tim King Texels are a white-faced breed of heavily muscled sheep that originated in the Netherlands. British shepherds became interested in the breed and started importing …
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Breeding Sheep for a Hardy Flock
Add to Favorites By Alethea Kenney When people call me asking about sheep, invariably we end up discussing hardiness. Sheep are often said to have a death wish, to be …
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