FarmKeep Community

Community Spotlight: Flat Rock Creek Ranch

September 29, 2025

Dreamland Brazil is a boutique alpaca and llama farm in Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Founded by Guida Isaia Sampedro and her partner Kent, the farm is dedicated to ethical alpaca breeding, sustainable fiber production, and sharing camelid husbandry knowledge with an engaged online audience. Their mission blends animal care, community education, and innovative fiber projects into a lifestyle that inspires small farmers and fiber artists around the world.

Community Spotlight: Dreamland Brazil – A Boutique Alpaca & Llama Farm in Viamão

September 29, 2025

Dreamland Brazil is a boutique alpaca and llama farm in Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Founded by Guida Isaia Sampedro and her partner Kent, the farm is dedicated to ethical alpaca breeding, sustainable fiber production, and sharing camelid husbandry knowledge with an engaged online audience. Their mission blends animal care, community education, and innovative fiber projects into a lifestyle that inspires small farmers and fiber artists around the world.

Community Spotlight: Gumpert Homestead - Family Farm in Alabama with Chickens, Quail & Mini Pigs

September 29, 2025

We’re K and Elizabeth, the duo behind Gumpert Homestead in Alexander City, Alabama. Our journey started in early 2024 after many whirlwind years of traveling the country in an RV with our twin boys. That adventure sparked something big—a dream to build a homestead rooted in education, community, and connection. We’re passionate about making learning accessible—especially for homeschool families like ours.

How Inviting Members to Your Farm Works in FarmKeep

August 12, 2025

A how-to guide to inviting members to your farm on FarmKeep

Complete Guide to Livestock Vaccines & Record-Keeping

August 12, 2025

In this guide, we’ll break down the most important vaccines for different species of livestock, recommended schedules, and how to keep health records with FarmKeep.

How to Track Livestock Pedigree: A Guide for Farmers

Whether you're running a small family farm, a diversified homestead, or managing livestock for a 4-H project, tracking animal pedigree is a game-changer for improving breeding decisions, preserving genetic integrity, and increasing the long-term value of your stock.In this guide, we'll walk through how to track pedigree across multiple species, the tools that make it easier, and the long-term benefits of keeping accurate breeding records.

What Is Rate of Gain in Livestock?

Rate of gain—also known as average daily gain (ADG)—is a key performance indicator for farmers raising animals for meat production. It measures how quickly an animal gains weight over a specific period of time, usually expressed in pounds or kilograms per day.

How to Track Livestock Health Records With FarmKeep

Managing livestock health records can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling vaccinations, weight changes, and treatments across dozens (or hundreds) of animals. But well-kept records mean healthier animals, smarter decisions, and even cost savings in the long run. Let’s explore a practical, stress-free way to track health records using FarmKeep, supported by expert advice and efficient best practices.

FarmKeep: New Features for Livestock Breeding Records (2025)

November 22, 2024

Track and manage livestock breeding records effortlessly with FarmKeep's newest features. Simplify breeding, improve accuracy, and optimize herd management.

FarmKeep: Optimize Farm Production Tracking

FarmKeep offers powerful production tracking features that can help you monitor and optimize the productivity of your animals

FarmKeep: Easily Track Farm Expenses & Income

Managing the finances of a farm can be a daunting task, but with the right tools, it can be simplified. FarmKeep is a farm management app that can help farmers track and manage their finances anywhere anytime from the convenience of their mobile device.

Optimize Animal Breeding with FarmKeep: Cut Paperwork & Boost Results

With FarmKeep's built in breeding calendars and helpful guides for over 1,200 species and breeds, you can easily track breeding cycles, monitor pregnancy, egg incubation, hatch rates, and manage the overall reproductive health of your animals.

FarmKeep: Easy Livestock Tracking & Management

FarmKeep helps you keep records of any animal on your farm or homestead. Easily create a profile with photos, vaccination records, pedigree, and more!

What Are the Symptoms of Bird Flu?

Bird flu, or avian influenza (AI), is a contagious viral infection caused by influenza type A viruses that primarily affect birds but can, in rare cases, infect other species, including humans. The most serious strains are Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), such as H5N1 and H5N8, which can cause rapid death in poultry flocks and even pose risks to public health.

How Much Is a Bale of Hay? Hay Prices 2025

The cost of a bale of hay depends on what kind you buy, where you live, and how much you need. But with the right tools, savvy sourcing, and good storage, you can stretch every dollar further. Whether you're raising dairy goats, backyard chickens, or a few cows, understanding the hay market is key to keeping your animals healthy and your farm profitable.

How to Make Money with a Small Farm

Small farms—whether half an acre or five—can become financially viable by diversifying products, tapping direct-to-consumer channels, and embracing niche markets. Compared to large-scale agriculture, small farms can offer unique, high-value goods like heritage-breed eggs, craft honey, or farm-to-table experiences, capturing premium prices and local loyalty.

What to Feed Chickens for Fast Growth, Eggs & Cost Savings

Learn what to feed chickens at every age, from chicks to layers. Explore protein needs, pasture foraging, grit, calcium, and how to save on chicken feed costs.

What to Grow in Your Garden to Feed Your Rabbits, Save Money

Feeding rabbits with fresh, homegrown vegetables isn’t just possible—it’s healthy, economical, and deeply satisfying. While commercial pellets are convenient, growing your own rabbit food garden can cut feed costs and provide fresh, varied nutrition. In this guide, we’ll explore what you can grow, when to plant and harvest, how to create a balanced rabbit diet, and how to prevent common issues like parasites.

How to Protect Your Livestock from Common Predators

Predator attacks can devastate a farm overnight—chickens vanishing, goats mauled, or calves injured. Whether you’re raising poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, or alpacas, it’s essential to understand what predators threaten your animals, how to prevent attacks, and what’s legal when it comes to protecting your stock.

How to Start a Homestead with No Money: Creative Strategies

Start a homestead with no money using real-life strategies, free resources, and DIY tips. Learn how to grow food, build shelter, and barter your way to self-sufficiency.

Farm Task Management Strategies

Managing a farm isn’t just about waking up early and working hard—it’s about working smart. Whether you’re a solo homesteader juggling chores with a day job, a couple running a diversified farm, or managing multiple farm hands on a commercial operation, prioritizing and organizing farm tasks effectively is crucial for productivity, profitability, and your mental well-being.

Incubation and gestation guide for livestock

Looking for a quick guide to help you incubate eggs or calculate gestation periods for your livestock? We built this for people who have multi-species livestock and need to quickly reference animals across the board.

How to Care For Emu Chicks: Housing, Diet & Health Tips

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything from setting up the perfect emu chick housing to understanding the ideal emu chick diet, making the process enjoyable and straightforward.

Raising Baby Ostriches: FarmKeep's Chick Care Guide

Raising baby ostriches is a rewarding venture requiring knowledge of their specific needs. Key areas include mastering feeding techniques, maintaining health, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Temperature control and social interaction are vital for chick well-being, while proper nutrition supports their growth.