by Karin | Sep 1, 2024 | Beginner's Guide, Behaviour & Handling
It’s hard not to think about proper stockmanship as something akin to a dance. There’s a lot of give-and-take involved, and in most cases, both parties enjoy each other’s company, flowing and moving cohesively as one. In this second instalment of the...
by Karin | Sep 1, 2024 | Beginner's Guide, Behaviour & Handling
One of the biggest aspects of raising cattle, besides feeding them and crunching the numbers in the name of keeping financial records and doing annual income tax paperwork, is that direct interaction–and dare I say relationship–between the person caring...
by Karin | Aug 31, 2024 | Beginner's Guide
After all your research and finally settling on the best cattle to bring home to your farm comes the fun parts: getting things ready before their arrival and getting them accustomed to their new home and new owner[s]. Getting things prepared before the arrival of your...
by Karin | Aug 23, 2024 | Beginner's Guide
(This was initially published in Bovine Practicum (turned Praise the Ruminant) in December 2019. Much of what is shared here provides sound principles for other ruminants like sheep and goats.) “I want to raise cows. Where do I begin? What do I need to know? You...
by Karin | Aug 9, 2024 | Beginner's Guide, Breeds
(The following was originally written for my old and now-gone Bovine Practicum. While this was intended for cattle, the bulleted questions to ask yourself apply to those considering raising sheep and/or goats. Remember the breeds mentioned that may require more TLC...
