Now that the pigs’ paddock in the woods is finished, the pigs (about 60# each already) are out on their pasture! (silvopasture, that is) The pigs are now happily rooting around, foraging (for nuts, roots, etc.), and generally enjoying themselves. … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2014
As I said in my earlier post on this subject (Homemade Herbal Dewormer Part 1), I am currently trying out a homemade herbal wormer recipe. The herbs arrived on Monday the 1st, and I mixed up the dewormer that afternoon. … Continue reading
After going through several designs and tweaking those we liked, Liberty Homestead Farm now officially has a new logo! Hope y’all like it! Here it is: … Continue reading
Recently, the prices of both Hoegger’s and Molly’s Herbals dewormers went up. Because they are getting so expensive, I have done some research and have found some recipes for homemade herbal wormer. Check back soon for updates! This is the recipe … Continue reading
Well, the breeding season is just about over and its time to start thinking about the kidding season. Last year we had quite a few people on the waiting list; thankfully very few had to be disappointed. This year we … Continue reading
As of this morning (11:30 A.M.), Liberty Homestead Farm is now home to our second Oberhasli doe, Ivy Patch CA Zanado from Ivy Patch Farm in Snow Camp, NC. Zanado is an ADGA registered 2 year old doe who has won 4 … Continue reading
As it turns out, my entry into the 2014 ADGA Youth Photo Contest was the winner of my age group!!! My picture was one of 24 entries from youth from 11 states! The theme for this year’s contest was “kids … Continue reading
Sorry I haven’t posted in a while! Anyway, here’s a farm news flash: as of September 30th, we have aquired two Ossabaw Island feeder pigs from Historic Brattonsville’s farm! (I’m hoping to get 2-3 of their Gulf Coast Native lambs in … Continue reading