Welcome to part 2 of 3 in this guide covers the states that fall alphabetically between Illinois to North Dakota. You can also click on your state and just to the right section of this guide. In my Guide to Alpaca Prices, you’ll find a list of all the state’s prices. I also discuss the […]
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Welcome to part 3 of 3 in this guide covers the states that fall alphabetically between Illinois to North Dakota. You can also click on your state and just to the right section of this guide. I’ve put together a state-by-state guide to alpaca prices based on the quality of the alpaca, breed, and gender.
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There are many reasons to raise alpacas. They make great pets, are wonderful with kids, and can turn a nice profit on the farm. Plus, they are gentle on the landscape and easy to raise. But, there are a few things you should know before getting your first alpacas. First, decide your purpose for keeping
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The decision to get a rooster can be an important one. If you don’t know what you are getting into, certain aspects of rooster ownership can catch you by surprise. But, roosters also offer quite a few benefits to a flock of hens so it’s important to know both sides of the debate. Should
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In Northern America, hawks abound. While beautiful and majestic, they can also pose a great danger to chickens. Hawks are strong, have great eyesight, and are fast. Even the smaller hawks of North America such as Cooper’s hawk and the Red-tailed hawk are incredibly strong and can be aggressive against chickens. A chicken doesn’t
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Do you have a few acres or are you looking to purchase a small homestead? Raising farm animals for a profit with a few acres is a different endeavor than if you have hundreds of acres to raise large herds of animals. Check out this article on the most profitable livestock to raise if
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While many animals can be profitable on a small-scale, there are other animals that become very profitable if you have a larger farm. Livestock often only becomes profitable if you have enough land to supply the majority of the feed costs. What’s the most profitable livestock to raise? The most profitable livestock to raise
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Thanks to Araucana chickens, we can enjoy the blue and green eggs. Today, many chicken breeds and crossbreeds lay a tinted blue or green egg because of Araucana chicken ancestors. Did you know? All blue colored eggs can trace their ancestry back to an Araucana ancestor. The Ameraucana chicken also lays blue eggs, but
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Whether you have a single dairy cow, a small herd of beef cows, or a large operation, it’s important to understand the mineral needs of cows. In the wild, cows will find natural sources of salt, but in modern farming, fences confine herds to specific areas. Why do cows need salt? Cows need salt
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Lately, our low temperatures have gotten into the negative numbers. Although many chicken breeds do quite well in below-freezing temperatures, many chickens start to struggle as the temperature nears or drops below zero. But, some breeds seem to still thrive in the extreme cold. I have a flock of 18 chickens. There are 8 breeds
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