Deborah Niemann – Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead

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• Deborah Niemann – Choosing Livestock for Your HomesteadIf you are trying to decide which animals to add to your homestead, that is exactly what this live training will cover!Want to have your own milk supply but aren’t sure about the difference between cows, goats, and sheep as dairy animals?Wondering whether you should add ducks to your homestead to provide eggs?Is it really worth it to raise sheep to have your own supply of wool?Should you just buy weaner pigs to raise your own bacon and ham, or is it better to breed your own pigs?How do broad-breasted turkeys compare to heritage breeds?We will answer all of these questions and more!Since 2002, we have been producing 100% of our meat, eggs, and dairy by raising a variety of poultry, goats, sheep, and even cattle and pigs.For the various species, I’ll be talking about what you need in terms of acreage, housing, fencing, and feeding, and why we continue to raise some breeds year after year while avoiding others.Course CurriculumThings to consider before choosing livestock What are your goals?

• (0:50) What is your lifestyle like?

• (1:20) What is your personality like?

• (6:38) What type of property do you have?

• (2:52)What do various species need?