What Are Cotton Patch Geese? | Are They Endangered?
What once were members of backyard farms and great sources of poultry meat, egg, and grease, most heritage breeds of geese are now rare. One such member, the Cotton Patch … Read more
Patricia M. Harpole
Do Ducks Bite? | What Drives Aggression and How to Avoid It
Ducks have been domesticated for centuries and are usually bred for meat and egg production. But while ducks generally coexist with humans, their behavior is still a mystery to many … Read more
Top 12 Sheep Breeds for Meat | Which One is Best for You?
Sheep meat is not as popular as beef and pork, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not worth raising sheep for meat. Generally speaking, sheep farming is more profitable than … Read more
What Is a Heritage Pig? | Beginner’s Guide to High-Quality Meat
Raising pigs can become a satisfying enterprise even for beginners. Choosing what pig to raise is important for anyone’s success in pig production. Heritage pigs, although they are becoming rare, … Read more
Why Goats Love to Jump | How High Can They Go?
Spotting jumping goats is ordinary in farms and the wild. Their natural habitats are mountainous and rocky elevations, and jumping allows them to navigate through difficult terrains. The adult goats … Read more
Sultan Chickens | They’ll Steal Your Heart and Your Flock’s Attention
Raising backyard chickens can be an enjoyable activity and rewarding experience. Selecting the right breed for you is your most important choice in this endeavor. One breed to consider is … Read more
Do Guinea Fowl Kill Snakes? | Natural Pest Control
If you hear some harsh and repetitive calls from a farm, they are most likely from guinea fowls. These bird sounds are irritating but are very useful to them and … Read more
What Is the Guernsey Cow Known For? | All About Guernsey Cattle
Guernsey cows are fawn or wheat-colored, medium-sized cows from the Isle of Guernsey, hence their name. They were brought to America in the 19th century and have since been a … Read more
What Are Beltsville Small White Turkeys? | Do They Have White Meat?
Heritage-breed turkeys, although generally rare, are gaining popularity in recent years due to their smaller size, gamier flavor, and darker leg meat compared to commercial-bred turkey varieties. One interesting breed … Read more
Barber’s Pole Worm | How Does It Affect Production?
Although a variety of worm parasites live in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts of livestock, only a few species are important clinically and economically. One such internal parasite is the … Read more