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I know does will do this sometimes, and I'm not sure how accurate my information is, but I read somewhere that this is mostly due to protein the doe feels she lacks. The article went on to say this could be prevented by placing a strip or two of bacon (there were a couple of alternatives I don't...

When I first found BYH, I had about a dozen guineas, and was mainly interested in getting a few meat goats (Kikos, and Tennessee Meat Goats, mostly), and some meat rabbits. After browsing the site (read: voraciously reading :caf ), I'm now also considering adding a small herd of sheep, maybe a...

I've only recently learned this crossbreed was possible (goat x sheep), and was curious if anyone could broaden my knowledge base. Are they similar to a mule? Are they useful? Any additional info (especially firsthand) is appreciated.

We all know of times when quality hay can be scarce or expensive. Where I live a lot of corn, cotton, and soybeans are grown. Cottonseed hulls, soybean hulls, corn stalks, and ground corncobs are available for roughage. I imagine many of these are GMO crops, as are many sugar beet crops. This...

Hello to you all! I'm thrilled to have found this forum! I am an aspiring homesteader from South Carolina, USA. About a month ago, my family and I moved to 18 country acres to pursue our dreams of small-scale farming, and sustainable self-sufficiency. I look forward to making friends and...