Choosing Livestock for Your Homestead

If 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.


Your Instructor


Deborah Niemann
Deborah Niemann

In 2002, Deborah and her family moved to 32 acres on a creek in the middle of nowhere to grow their own food organically. With the help of goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry, they produce 100% of their meat, eggs, and dairy products, as well as a large percentage of their vegetables, fruit, and herbs. Deborah is the author of six books, including Homegrown and Handmade, Ecothrifty, and Raising Goats Naturally, as well as her latest book, Goats Giving Birth. She also teaches sustainable agriculture courses online for the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. She has been teaching Raising Dairy Goats Sustainably since 2013 and Pastured Poultry since 2015.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The live training will be at 7 pm central time on Thursday, March 3. It will be recorded and then edited into individual topics for easy reference later. If you can't attend the live training, you can submit questions ahead of time, or you can ask questions on the videos at any time in the future.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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