Chickens and goats

Free plans and instructions to build this DIY goat shed that I use for my dairy goats but can be used as a small barn for any backyard livestock or 4H animals!

Whether you've had chickens for a while and are getting ready to add other livestock to the farm, are just getting ready to add chickens to your farm, or simply worried about introducing chickens to your other pets, you be wondering, will other animals get along just fine with my chickens? Are there any benefits or drawbacks to raising other animals along with my chickens? Chickens are amazing versatile, and generally get along just fine with other livestock, but it's not always that…

I have seen from my next-door neighbor how raising chickens and cows together are a perfect match. The chickens learn to stay away from the cows so they don't get trampled, but they pick through the feed that the cows drop, eating what would otherwise get wasted. Chickens will even pick through the cow manure looking for fly larvae, supplementing their diet with extra protein. With enough chickens, your fly problem will be reduced significantly. However, they can't dig deep through the…

Raised loafing area with sliding access door and clear paneling to let sunlight in 4-6 grain/mineral bin spaces with exterior access Exterior access hay feeder Gravity waterer with a 35gal water tank...

Country Living!

Chickens and goats can live together with proper preparation and plans to integrate them safely. Issues to address include housing, pasture sharing vs rotating, feed, dung, and general safety of all animals. Here are 11+ tips to make keeping chickens and goats together doable. #goats #chickens #homesteading

The best way to feed goats all winter is by planting a wheat and rye pasture mix. Plant it in a goat-grazing area that’s fenced off to contain the goats.