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Providing your own meat and dairy products are great ways to become more self-sustainable. It just so happens that both can come from raising cows. The initial cost (not including feed or vet bills) of buying a cow can be quite the investment. Luckily there is an alternative; you can start with a bottle calf […]

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If you've ever wondered how many gallons of milk a dairy cow produces, this blog post will outline our experiences owning a variety of cow breeds including dexter cows and jersey cows on our small acreage! Raising a Family Cow Taking on a family milk cow is no small feat! If you think your family's Read about our experiences with milk production, owning a variety of cow breeds, including dexter cows and jersey cows, on our small acreage!

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One of the first steps to raising your own pork is learning how to build a pig pen to contain them in.Building a sturdy pig pen seems easy when you only need it to house a small piglet, but can quickly seem daunting when that same pen needs to keep a 450 pound testosterone-filled boar ... Read more

Built a pig pen today. It's an 8x14 using pallets and scrap material from around the house, from other projects. Only things I had to buy were latches and hinges. All on all I spent around maybe $40 on these.

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Raising bottle calves can be a great expierence for families and a way to earn extra money on your homestead. Choosing where to purchase your calves, what to feed them, and other tips are important to your success. This is also a great way to teach your farm kids responsibility.

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