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Our Tools

Whether its a hand tool, contraption, book or anything else, we believe that if it has benefited us, it will probably benefit you and your family too. Clicking on the picture or link will take you to Amazon.ca. for quick shopping.

Otherwise, you may be able to find these items locally! Keep an eye out. Your Co-op Agro and UFA are great sources too. We can pretty much guarantee that these will make your life a wee bit easier!

You can also visit our amazon shop here.

Full Disclosure: 4Acres Farm participates in the Amazon Affiliates program and will get a commission for certain purchases made through Amazon.ca. But don't worry. We WILL NOT put junk on here. You will only see items on that are worth it.

TOOLS

Tools and Supplies

Wyze Cam 3

We recently purchased 2 of these cameras. Immediately impressed with the cost, ease of set up and quality!

Tank Deicer

We have 1 of these. Seems to work great for smaller containers of about 20 gallons. I won't melt your plastic pails.

Little Giant Rubber Feed Tub

Little Giant Rubber Feed Tub - 8 Quart

Small rubber feeding tub. Easy to clean, durable and small enough for our pigs to drink from.

Little Giant 3 Gallon Feed Pan

Little Giant 3 Gallon Feed Pan

The next size up from the 8 Quart pan. Its shorter sides allow for short pigs to access without flipping it over.

Little Giant Tank

Little Giant Poly Oval Tank

We use for a for both dry feed and watering. Its a small enough size a small deicer can keep it thawed.

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Gallagher Solar Fencer

We have several of these little guys. When properly grounded they provide enough jam to contain our pigs and goats.

Gallagher Electric Fence Tester

Gallagher Electrice Fence Tester

We have 1 of these to check the voltage of our solar fencers.

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Elastic Castration Bander

We have several of these. Quick, easy, cost effective.

Goat Hoof Trimmers

Goat Hoof Trimmers

These are cheap but effective when trimming a goat's hooves.

Leatherman Wave+

Leatherman Wave+

Stephen carries the Leatherman Wave, not the Wave+. However, the plain ol' Wave has been more than useful on the farm. Very versitile.

Electric Dehorner X-30

Electric Dehorner X-30

Used for disbudding kids.

Watson Gloves

The only waterproof winter gloves that seem to stand up to daily wear and tear.

Animal Health

ANIMAL HEALTH

Colloidal Silver Spray

Colloidal Silver

We use colloidal silver for wound care.

Probios Max Oral Gel

Probios Max Oral Gel

We use the Probios Oral Gel anytime our animals go on antibiotic, or any sick kid.

Selenium & Vitamine E

Kaeco Selenium and Vitamine E

Used for selenium deficient kids.

Kid Colostrum Supplement

Kid Colostrum Supplement

Used when a Kid needs colostrum. This may be needed if a Kid does not begin nursing right away.

UltraCruz Copper

UltraCruz Copper Bolus

We periodically supplement our goats with Copper for a number of reasons.
The price on Amazon for this is really high, so shop around, you may be able to pick this up at Backwood Goats.

Nutri-Drench

Nutri-Drench Goat and Sheep

Use for any animal that isn't thriving, stressed or after a bout of sickness.

BOOKS

Books

Raising Goats Naturally

Raising Goats Naturally: 2nd Ed.

Fantastic book. We hand it out with any new goat purchaser, thats how much we love it.

A Cabin Full of Food

A Cabin Full of Food

Hands Down, Nicole's favorite book. Very simple recipes that actually work!

Story's Guide to Raising Pigs

Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs.

Outstanding book on the care of various pigs. A bit more in depth than the Backyard Farming Book.

Natural Parasite Control for Livestock

Natural Parasite Control for Livestock

Essential for anyone who wants to farm in a small area with multiple species. This book is amazing.

Backyard Farming: Raising Pigs

Backyard Farming : Raising Pigs

A nice and basic book on raising pigs. Perfect for starting out.

Northern Vegetable Gardening

Northern Vegetable Gardening

A good guide for growing in the cold north.

The Boreal Herbal

The Boreal Herbal

A handy book for harvesting and using herbs in our area. (Central Alberta). May not be appropriate for those who do not live in a Boreal Area.

The Animal Desk Reference - Essential Oils for Animals.

The Animal Desk Reference - Essential Oils for Animals

Another great book if you like using Essential Oils. We would often refer to this book when treating various ailments.

Butchering - Adam Danforth

Butchering - Poultry, Rabbit, Lamnb, Goat, Pork

A great all encompassing book for those that want to process their own small animals.

The Ultimate Guide to Home Butchering

The Ultimate Guide to Home Butchering

Another very well written and descriptive book on processing your own meat.

Livestock Protection Dogs - 2nd Ed.

Livestock Protection Dogs - 2nd Ed.

A must read before purchasing their own LGD.

Backyard Homesteading - A Back-to-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency

Backyard Homesteading - A Back-to-Basics Guide to Self-Sufficiency

A good book for those 1st starting out. Its fairly basic and helps you decide what direction you may want to take.

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