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How We Feed Our Pasture-Raised Pigs Without Soy or CornAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, raising pigs begins with giving them room to behave like pigs. Our animals spend time outdoors, rooting through soil,…
Grass-Fed And Grain-Fed Beef Liver Nutrition ComparedBeef liver is one of the most concentrated sources of essential nutrients available in a traditional diet. A modest serving supplies substantial vitamin A,…
Understanding the marbling in grass-finished beefMarbling is the fine webbing of intramuscular fat found within a beef cut. It appears as small white lines or flecks running through the muscle rather than as…
Grass-fed beef through thoughtful pasture rotationAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, raising grass-fed cattle begins with the land. Cows harvest their own feed from living pasture, and our responsibility is…
How Donkeys Help Guard Goats And Sheep At WhyNot FarmOn a working farm, protecting goats and sheep requires more than sturdy fencing. Predators such as coyotes, stray dogs, and occasionally bobcats can exploit a…
Why Donkeys Belong At WhyNot FarmAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, every animal has a place in the rhythm of the farm. Our cattle, pigs, goats, alpacas, and other animals contribute to a…
Caring for donkeys on our farm: diet, shelter, and hoof careDonkeys bring a calm, observant presence to WhyNot Farm. They are intelligent, social animals with distinct nutritional and physical needs, so responsible care…
How To Recognize A High-Quality Alpaca FleeceAlpaca fiber is valued for its softness, warmth, light weight, and natural range of colors. Yet a fleece is not automatically premium simply because it comes…
Gentle Alpaca Training For Calm Farm HandlingAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, alpaca care includes much more than providing food, shelter, and pasture. Regular, thoughtful handling helps our alpacas…
How Cashmere Fiber Is Separated From Guard HairsCashmere begins as a soft undercoat grown by goats during the coldest part of the year. Unlike sheep’s wool, which is produced in a relatively uniform fleece,…