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Sheep Giving Birth: Tips for Successful Lambing
Over the past 12 lambing seasons, one thing I’ve learned is that every season will bring a new lesson.
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Cherishing the Natural Beauty of Icelandic Sheep
We were ready to give up on the sheep business altogether when we discovered Icelandic sheep.
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Raising Peafowl on the Homestead
Obviously, it’s all perspective, but peacocks are good for some things around the farm. Peafowl are also curious and friendly, and they can be trained.
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Early Spring Vegetables List: Don’t Wait on Winter Waning
The snow is melting and daytime temperatures are calling you outside. Leaf buds swell on trees and your hands long to feel the soil once again.
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Raising Pigs on Pasture
Raising pigs on pasture allows pigs to satisfy their curious natures. They can improve land fertility and provide nutritious food.
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Wild Plant Identification: Foraging for Edible Weeds
Proper wild plant identification is paramount if you are going to forage. Do not eat anything you are unsure about eating.
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5 Meat Rabbit Facts to Know Before You Buy
Raising rabbits for meat is a wonderful way to harvest your own meat in a small area. But there are some rabbit facts you should know before buying your first rabbit.
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Growing Calendula from Seed
Growing calendula (Calendula officinalis) from seed is an annual garden project in my family. We let the little ones help, and they enjoy monitoring growth as the first seedlings push their way through the soil.
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Dealing with Diphtheria in Calves
Diphtheria in calves is generally more serious — and more noticeable — than in adult cattle. Diphtheria is an upper respiratory disease and is an infection and/ or inflammation of the vocal folds of the larynx (voice box) at the back of the throat.
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Barn Quilts Rekindle Legacies From Past Days
Travelers discover many views of interest along highways, including barn quilts. Each mile brings its unique views.
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Planting for Seasons and Garden Zones
Knowing when to plant your garden involves a combination of researching garden zones and knowing the individual crops.
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A Field Guide to Common Owl Species
Add to Favorites Many of us have resident owls on our farm and wonder what kind of owl species we are hosting. This field guide shows identifying features and behaviors …
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Grind Your Own Grain For Bread
Grinding your own grains may add more vitamins to your diet, as well as contribute to a better overall healthy lifestyle. Grinding your own grains puts you into a place of really being connected and informed in the area of your food.
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Black Raspberries (Rubus): 2020 Herb of the Year
The 2020 Herb of the Year is Rubus which not only includes black raspberries, but red raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries, too. I am going to specifically talk about black raspberries and how to grow, harvest, and store them.
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