Are Alpacas Dangerous?
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 …
Pets and Livestock
Are Alpacas Safe from Coyotes?
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 …
Why Are Meat Chickens Female?
Meal planning and grocery shopping don’t usually make me think about gender equality issues in chickens, but recently I got asked a thought-provoking question that …
Is It Smelly to Keep Chickens? (What You Need to Know)
When someone first comes to my backyard to see all of our animals, one of the first things they usually mention is that they’re surprised …
How Long do Pullets Lay Small Eggs? Pullet Egg Guide
One of the best parts of raising chicks into chickens is knowing that delicious eggs can be collected – as soon as the chicks become …
