Helping Livestock Stay Well and Active
Clear Guidance for Building a Happy, Healthy Life for Your Farm Companions
Whether you're just starting a small homestead or caring for a growing herd, this compassionate, practical guide will help you build a calm, clean, and thriving environment for your animals-all year long.
Helping Livestock Stay Well and Active gives new and seasoned farmers the tools they need to support livestock wellness through daily care, proper shelter, responsible feeding, and kind handling. With easy-to-follow tips and real-world advice, Dr. Benjamin Randolph shows you how to prevent stress, encourage natural behavior, and create routines that benefit both animals and caretakers.
You'll discover how to:
✔ Choose livestock that suit your land and lifestyle
✔ Design clean, comfortable, and weather-ready shelters
✔ Build healthy daily habits for feeding, watering, and observation
✔ Safely introduce new animals and manage group dynamics
✔ Plan for seasonal changes without overwhelm
✔ Reduce burnout while staying connected to the joy of farm life
From chickens to goats, pigs to cattle, this book covers essential care strategies without complicated jargon or medical advice. Instead, it focuses on trust-building, observation, and sustainable practices that work with nature-not against it.
If you want to raise livestock with purpose, patience, and respect, Helping Livestock Stay Well and Active is the guide you'll turn to again and again.