Goats are hardy and can withstand a range of temperatures, including extreme cold and heat. Domesticated goats, however, need shelter to remain healthy, safe, and productive. There are plenty of goat barn ideas you can … Read more

Cow udders are some of the most fascinating organs for several reasons. To begin with, they are hardly ever visible until the cow goes through some physical transformation, in which case, they are unmissable. Some … Read more

Also known as Dutch Belted cattle, Lakenvelder cattle are a highly-prized breed of cattle raised mainly for its milk production but can also double as a dual-purpose breed for meat. Lakenvelder cattle are believed to … Read more

Your cattle can’t tell you what is lacking in their diet, so it’s up to you to figure it out. While you can ideally monitor nutrition factors using protein and calorie intake calculators, some nutrients … Read more

There are a few pertinent questions that anyone looking to raise goats needs to ask themselves. One of the most important ones is how much space do goats need? This is also known as the … Read more

Here is what to know about raising a Vietnamese potbelly pig, whether you are interested in them for meat, pets, or both. Many hobby farmers raise them for meat because of their smaller size. This … Read more

Few things are quite as exciting to most cow breeders as having pregnant cows in the herd. This often means that, with the right management, the herd size and milk production will increase as soon … Read more

Ossabaw Pigs, or Ossabaw Island Pigs, come from a breed of feral pigs that were originally found on Ossabaw Island off the coast of Georgia. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy recognizes this breed of pigs … Read more

Pigs are known by various names, from hog to boar and swine. In fact, in many places, these names are interchangeable. However, you will most likely come across the name pig more often than not. … Read more

Small breeds of pigs have existed for about as long as any breeds of pigs have existed. As you can imagine, these miniature pigs don’t get the same treatment as most other hogs. This is … Read more

Genetics plays an important role in a pig’s meat quality and overall performance. That’s one of the main reasons commercial and private pig farmers pay close attention to their breeding stock. As a pig producer, … Read more

If you intend to raise pigs, you will need fencing for pigs on your farm. There are several reasons why this is important. For starters, even the most domesticated pig breeds can go feral when … Read more

Certain goat breeds, such as the Alpine goat, have distinctive beards on their faces. Going by traditional gender rules, it would be natural to assume that the bearded goats in any breed would most likely … Read more

How much does a goat cost? The answer to this question depends on several things. Main factors include breed, sex, and whether or not the goat is registered. Other factors will include the age and … Read more

In a ram vs goat fight, there’s a good chance that the ram comes out on top. This is because rams tend to be bulkier in size and, in many cases, stronger. These are just … Read more

Why do goats faint when they are startled? As you can imagine, every animal is born with a fight or flight instinct, and for prey animals like goats, the flight instinct is often stronger than … Read more