Starkline Blog
Our Blog is a biweekly resource filled with useful and entertaining information, for all your homesteading needs.
The Goat Life: Is Raising Goats Right for Your Homestead?
Raising goats can be an exciting and rewarding venture for a family, offering a range of benefits that extend beyond just the production of milk and meat. However, before diving into the world of goat ownership, it's crucial to consider various factors to ensure a harmonious fit with your lifestyle and goals.
Empowering Farmers: A Guide to Training Livestock on Electric Netting
In the world of modern agriculture, electric netting has become an invaluable tool for farmers seeking efficient and effective ways to manage their livestock. This guide aims to provide comprehensive insights into the process of training livestock on electric netting, ensuring a safe and secure environment for both animals and farmers.
Have You Seen the Cost of Eggs Lately?
With the cost of eggs skyrocketing it’s becoming more and more difficult to get this kitchen staple. Luckily raising your own chickens is super easy. Here’s how to start your own chicken farm.
Chicks and Ticks
Chickens are quick to eat up anything that moves or quivers along the ground. This includes adult ticks, flea eggs, and mosquito larvae.
Backyard Chickens: Why You Should Implement Rotational Grazing
Rotational Grazingis the practice of moving grazing livestock from pasture (sometimes referred to as "Paddock") to pasture on a regular basis. This method has been used by famers around the globe for years, but is it really practical for raising chickens in your backyard? The short answer is yes! We'll explain...
Economic Advantages of Backyard Chicken Farming
In an era marked by rising food costs and a growing desire for self-sufficiency, backyard chicken farming has emerged as a viable solution for individuals and families seeking to reduce their reliance on commercial food sources.
Spring Bounty: Choosing the Best Crops for Your Homestead Garden
As the winter frost fades and the days grow longer, spring offers a fertile opportunity for homesteaders to breathe life into their gardens. Selecting the right crops for the spring season sets the stage for a bountiful harvest and ensures a steady supply of fresh produce throughout the warmer months.
Unlocking the Potential: 10 Innovative Uses of Electric Netting for Your Farm or Homestead
Electric netting has emerged as a dynamic tool, offering a plethora of benefits to farmers and homesteaders across diverse agricultural landscapes.
How to Properly Ground Electric Netting: A Comprehensive Guide
Grounding electric netting is essential for ensuring its effectiveness and safety, particularly when it's used for livestock fencing or other agricultural purposes. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to properly ground electric netting.
The Thrilling World of Equine Events and Electric Horse Netting.
At Starkline, we have a deep love for all farm animals and livestock. While our focus often revolves around poultry products, we’re passionate about providing solutions for all our furry friends—including horses. Horses, whether they’re Olympic-level athletes or hardworking farm animals, deserve the best, and our electric horse netting is designed to meet their needs.
How to Choose the Right Electric Netting: Poultry Edition
Picking electric netting that is right for you can be tricky. There are multiple types and combinations of netting and energizers to consider when choosing the right netting. What is best for you and your family can differ wildly then what is best for someone else. In this blog learn how to pick the right netting to fit your homesteading needs!