Welcome to The new smallholder a beginners guide to owning and running a smallholding. The definition of a smallholding is a property with land which can contribute toward an income. A month by month guide to the smallholding year based on personal experiences, trial and error, and traditional methods. This site covers self sufficiency, livestock buying and breeding, animal husbandry, small farm machinery practical tips on D.I.Y on fencing, buildings, pest control, livestock housing on a small scale. We also cover animal care, welfare and feeding/dietry needs through out the year. specialized subjects include Lambing, pig rearing, poultry, waterfoul, horses, game birds and vegetable/fruit

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