Category: Pets and Livestock

Raising sheep is still a purely theoretical thing at our house. Even so, I'd like to make sure I know what I need to. And a commonly asked question about raising sheep is deceptively simple. Can...

While researching alpacas, it's pretty common for folks to wonder if they can live with pigs. And since nobody has done this research yet, I thought it was time I did it. So, can alpacas live with...

While raising chickens for meat isn't on our radar right now, it is a popular reason for keeping chickens. From what my husband has researched, though, raising meat rabbits might be simpler. Which...

Bringing home baby chicks is a lot of fun, but depending on your brooder it's normal to wonder if your baby chicks are going to need some entertainment or something to do. Do baby chickens need toys...

While alpacas aren't as large as other livestock, there's still a commonly-asked question about how safe they are to add to a backyard homestead. Are alpacas safe or are they...

Coyotes can be a real problem for livestock and pets. Growing up in Arizona, we lost many pets to coyotes and other predators. And since coyotes are here in Utah, too, as I'm researching alpacas for...