Out Around the Barn

Livestock represents the backbone of most family farms. While there are some farmers who specialize in corn, wheat, soy beans and various other plant life, it’s likely that he or she will keep a few animals around as well. Cows provide a valuable source of milk, and steers are often raised for beef. The winter is a popular time for slaughtering pigs, especially as that traditional meal of Christmas ham approaches.

Perhaps most popular of all livestock, however, is the chicken. These birds take up minimal space on the farm, can live in close quarters together, and provide so many useful services. Nothing beats waking up in the morning and collecting the eggs that have been yielded overnight. Many farmers choose quality livestock supplies that are specially formulated to feed chickens for various purposes. Some protein and grain combinations are meant to produce better eggs, and others aim to plump chickens up to produce quality poultry.

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