8 Reasons to Keep Horned Goats
Both male and female goats grow horns naturally, unless they are polled. Here are the reasons we let the goats on our farm keep their horns. Some of the reasons may surprise you!
How to Make Chemical-free Toilet Spray
Keep your bathroom smelling great with this homemade toilet spray. With just 4 natural ingredients, this spray provides freshness without all of the irritating chemicals found in the store-bought stuff. It’s easy to make and even easier to use.
10 Reasons to Put a Metal Roof on Your House
A metal roof can add beauty, protection, and energy savings to your home. If you are worried about it looking like a barn, never fear, there are plenty of color and style options for today’s metal roofs. Read on to learn the ten reasons we love our metal roof.
How to Make Venison Chili: Wild Reid Ranch’s Recipe
This sweet and savory venison chili is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. Make it ahead of time in your slow cooker with whole muscle and ground venison, beans, tomatoes, onion, and spices and enjoy on your schedule. Substitute beef or other wild game in this recipe if you choose.
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How to Draw Blood on a Goat
You might want to send a blood sample in from your goats for pregnancy or disease testing. Drawing blood from your own animals is easier than you might think. Use these directions and tips to complete this routine procedure on your own herd.
40 Costume Ideas for You and Your Pet
Dressing up is fun, but what’s even more fun is dressing up with your pet. Here are 40 costume ideas for you and your furry friend. Use this as inspiration for your next costume class at the county fair or for Halloween!
How to Harvest Black Walnuts
If you have a Black Walnut tree, you should try harvesting some walnuts for baking and snacking. Provided are tips for identifying, removing hulls, and drying walnuts for an easy and successful foraging experience. Involve the whole family and bring some wild food to your table!
How to Tell Which of Your Hens are Free-loaders
There are a few things you can investigate to determine whether your laying hens are free-loading or contributing to your farm. Common egg laying indicators will be shown and discussed. Use this information to make cull decisions or establish pet status for specific birds in your flock.
How to Render Beeswax from Wax Cappings
If you are a bee keeper, you can save the wax cappings from your honey harvest and render them down into pure beeswax. The process of heating and filtering the wax is shown and discussed. Use your beeswax for making skincare products, candles, and more!
6 Common Soap Making Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Soap making is a fun and rewarding hobby, but there are things that can go wrong. This article will help you troubleshoot common soap making mistakes. Learn how to avoid these soap making pitfalls in future pours.
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