Raising Sheep Right: Modern Farmer’s Sheep Breeding Primer
A guide to picking the best sheep breed for you and the questions you need to ask.
New Study: Farms with Both Cats and Dogs Have Fewer Rats
When these fabled foes get together, vermin should be worried.
6 Fun Facts About Sheep You Might Not Know
Sheep have some very interesting traits. For instance, their fleece will grow forever and they have rectangular pupils.
8 Sheep That Don’t Require Shearing
"Hair sheep" have a coat that's more like other animal's hair, so there's no shearing required. They're better suited for brush control and meat.
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual incident involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, a woman born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, MA. Spoiler: its fleece *was* white as snow.
5 Reasons Every Winery Needs a Dog
From protecting weed-eating sheep to sniffing out devastating disease, these dogs help keep the wine flowing.
Goat Sex: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
Buckle up for the ins and outs of goat sex that you may not be familiar with. Note of caution: there’s a lot of pee involved.
5 Things I Learned the Hard Way While Raising Pigs
With the body of a bulldozer and the appetite of a hippo, pigs are not always the best choice for an idealistic hobby farmer.
