Homestead for Christmas – Raising & Caring for Livestock

Christmas is a very special time of year when friends and family spend time together. Make this Christmas a special one by trying something different; start your own home based farm. Raising livestock at home can become a source of food and extra income for you and your family. Even if you live in the city, urban farming can be a solution for producing extra food from home. There are several...

Role of Livestock in Human Health, Food & Nutrition

A wide variety of food that we eat every day, is derived from livestock. Think about the toast and omelet or milk and cereals you had this morning, even the creamed in your coffee or the cheese in your hamburger. We get various types of food in our diet that come from livestock no matter what food group you are thinking of. Livestock and fish provide us with essential nutrients like protein,...

An Overview of Alpaca Diet, Nutrition & Care

Alpacas are magnificent animals. They are small, very easy to keep and costs are low to maintain. Alpaca farming and breeding can be profitable; their fleece makes strong and valuable fiber around the world and it’s used for various purposes, such as in the textile industries, for making hats, mittens, teddy bears, and even for making insulation for homes. Alpacas can be raised commercially in a...

Tips for Starting an Alpaca Farm

This year the weather has been unusually cold and for many farmers it has become a major concern. If you own a farm and have kept your animals healthy all year round and provided added care, food, and shelter for your animals to reduce winter stress, they should do just fine during the winter. This article is about starting an alpaca farm, so if you don’t own a farm and are thinking about...

Reduce Winter Stress & Increase Farm Production

Winter has arrived early this year in the United States. Snow and frigid temperatures may cause animals to become stressed and also influence farm production. Cold weather may also give rise to health concerns for animals and so it may increase the risk of losses and healthcare costs for farmers. During the winter, you should take a few precautionary measures that we have already discussed in...