by The Rootsy Network | Livestock
Experiencing the ebb and flow of egg production? You can safely provide supplemental chicken coop lighting when you take these factors into consideration. If you keep chickens, you have experienced the ebb and flow of egg production. Spring and summer are the glory...
by Amanda Idlewild | Livestock
Raising chickens, whether egg layers or meat chickens, can be a challenge at times. Predators, sick animals, cleaning out the coops, or even just being home for feeding times can make life tough which is why you need solid chicken coop plans. Add freezing weather and...
by Guest Blogger | Livestock
Raising your own meat birds is a wonderful way to provide some of your own food. You will also ensure that your food is raised in the manner that you see fit and is handled properly. Getting started with them can seem somewhat overwhelming but it doesn’t have to...
by Shelle Wells | Livestock
There is no one style of rabbit housing that is suitable for all situations, but there are certain basic rabbit housing needs that should be met regardless of the type of housing used. Raising rabbits can be a rewarding experience and one that can provide many hours...
by Shelle Wells | Livestock
Should you raise goats on your homestead? There is much to consider when deciding to raise goats on your homestead. Find out what you need to know before you begin and where to get that knowledge to be successful. There are many benefits to having goats on your...
by Guest Blogger | Livestock
Adorable baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks can sure be tempting. It may seem like a good idea to bring them home as the perfect present for an Easter basket. Here are 5 things to think about before giving a bunny as a gift. This is a Guest Post from Kathryn Robles...
by Shelle Wells | Livestock
Raising backyard chickens for beginners. We asked The Rootsy Community what they thought a beginner needs to know to be successful. We call it CSA, Community Supported Answers! The Rootsy Community is awesome! This month’s Community Supported Answer (CSA) is...
by Angi Schneider | Livestock
Learn what all beginning beekeepers need to know before they get bees. How to set up the apiary, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping questions are answered in this article. Keeping bees is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your...
by Guest Blogger | Livestock
While homesteading is a satisfying life, earning money from your endeavors can be hard. Selling eggs from your homestead is an easy way to help with costs and offset the expenses of the homestead. By Guest Contributor Erica Nygaard When I started homesteading, I did...
by The Rootsy Network | Livestock
As chicken keepers, we all daydream of our ideal chicken setup. An acreage with plenty of space for the flock to free-range (and it is predator-free). A variety of chicken breeds so the egg basket will display a natural rainbow of colors. And for the comfort of the...
