Somewhere along your homesteading journey, you will probably get the itch to start adding animals to the homestead. Or, the opportunity will present itself in an offer you can't refuse. Perhaps someone is giving away a flock of "free" chickens, or you fall in love with a baby goat and decide this is the right time for adding animals to the homestead. What Is the Right Time for Adding Animals to the Homestead? Whether it's a well planned adventure, or a series of events, you should have an … [Read more...]
Before Getting Homestead Animals
Before getting homestead animals, it's most important to take time to research what this step will bring to your family. Too many animals are brought home with little planning or forethought about what they need or how they will be housed and cared for. Excuse me while I stand on this soapbox for a few minutes. Ahem. As we are now in the winter season and spring is approaching, (really, it is), I want to go over some things I feel very strongly about. Spring seems to trigger the urge to … [Read more...]
Pig Pens or Pig Pastures
Pigs on the Farm The latest animal species to arrive at Timber Creek Farm is the pig. Three hogs arrived one day after my son decided this was the animal for him. He purchased three feeder pigs, two female and one male. He had done the prep work already and had pens ready for them to start this new life. They had baby pools, straw bedding and a large stall to stay warm and dry. The pigs promptly made a horrible muddy mess out of their pens. Walking in to feed or clean or just play … [Read more...]
