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How Rotational Grazing Builds Healthier Farm SoilHealthy soil is the foundation of a productive farm. It supports forage growth, stores water, cycles nutrients, and provides habitat for the organisms that…
How we handle internal parasites without chemical dewormersAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, animal health begins with prevention. Our cattle, pigs, goats, alpacas, donkeys, and other animals live in a system…
Treating Common Hoof Problems in Goats and SheepHealthy hooves allow goats and sheep to graze, climb, find food, and move away from danger. A sore-footed animal may spend more time lying down, walk with a…
Recognizing Early Signs Of Illness In LivestockHealthy animals usually follow familiar patterns. They eat at expected times, move comfortably, respond to people and herd mates, and maintain a steady body…
A Practical Herd Health Schedule at WhyNot FarmHealthy livestock are central to the daily life of WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee. Our cattle, goats, and pigs are raised with attention to humane care,…
Biosecurity measures we take to prevent disease on our farmA healthy farm depends on prevention long before a disease becomes visible. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, biosecurity means using practical routines to…
How We Welcome New Animals Into an Established HerdAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, caring for animals means paying attention to the relationships within each group. Cattle, pigs, goats, alpacas, donkeys,…
Our natural approach to weaning piglets on the farmAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, raising animals is grounded in patience, observation, and respect for natural behavior. Our pasture-raised pigs are…
Why wallows and shade matter for healthy pasture pigsPasture-raised pigs benefit from space, fresh air, rooting opportunities, and access to natural features that help them express normal behavior. Two of the…
Raising Pigs on Pasture: How Much Space Do They Need?Pasture-raised pigs need room to root, graze, explore, rest, and move away from manure. The right amount of land is more complicated than assigning one fixed…