Best Fencing for Goats & Sheep

Goats are intelligent creatures, and they might outsmart you if you do not control their behavior. For this reason, goats are often described as mischievous, intelligent, resourceful, and stubborn. Goats, of course, are known for being escape artists. So, if you fail to choose the ideal fence for your goat yard, you might be in … Read more

Field Fence Vs Chain Link Fence for Farm

Securing your property from intruders and animals begins by surrounding the area with a fence. Farmers can have peace of mind knowing that their yard has a properly installed fence. There are many types of fencing materials that are available today.  However, if you choose between a chain link fence and a welded wire fence, … Read more

Average Cost to Fence Yard?

A friend of mine who had newly acquired a farm lot called in the other day, asking me how much it would cost to fence a yard. He intended to raise goats on his farm, and thus, he wanted to have a ballpark figure on how much he would need to prepare for the fencing … Read more

Best Portable Electric Fence for Chickens

Predators will always act as predators, and if you have roosting or foraging chickens, you need to hedge your chickens in and deter predators from attacking your livestock. One of the best ways to deter would-be predators is to get yourself a portable electric fence. This portable electric fence will deliver a minimal shock to … Read more

Best Portable Electric Fence for Horses

For the past twenty years, I have been giving seminars on fencing design to cattlemen, prospective cattlemen, and horsemen, advising them on the best ways to contain their horses. One good horse care advice I usually give them is to build an excellent fence for their horses to contain them. Horses are inherently natural roamers. … Read more

Can Geese Eat Sunflower Seeds?

If you haven’t given it a thought to include geese in your homestead, you should not think twice about having them. Adding some goslings to your farm is an excellent idea, given the many benefits geese will provide your homestead. However, if you already have a few goslings, you might ask whether you can feed … Read more

How Long Will My Fence Last?

One of the essential considerations when building a fence is its longevity. You do not want to shortchange yourself by building a water-down fence that would break down or get damaged quite easily. You want something worth making because of its durability and would surely not mind paying more if the quality of the fence … Read more

Best Cows for Meat

Beef is one of the best meats served in restaurants, but have you ever wondered why their steak or stroganoff has different tastes? The quality of the meat affects the taste of beef recipes. High-grade beef might be expensive, yet your cooking results are superb. If you plan to open a restaurant business, it pays … Read more

Small Dairy Cow Breeds

Small farm owners can take advantage of raising miniature cows. Their petite size means they require a small space to graze and have a lesser appetite than large bovines. Raising mini cows reaps a lot of benefits. A typical cow weighs more than 1,000 pounds, and if you have two or three cows, you need … Read more