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Common Beginner Smallholder Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Lessons we’ve learned the hard way, shared honestly to help new smallholders feel more prepared and less alone
Starting a smallholding can feel overwhelming. This guide shares common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them, with calm, welfare-led advice based on real experience.
How to Tan Sheep Hides at Home & Use the Whole Animal: A Smallholder Story
Nothing Goes to Waste: A Smallholder Story with Sue
One of the greatest privileges of running Green Fields Home Kill & Butchery is meeting smallholders who truly live by the principle of using everything — not just for food, but for animals, wildlife, and the land itself.
Sue is one of those people.
From bees to birds, sheep to geese, fruit trees to herb beds, everything on their smallholding has purpose, care, and thought behind it. Nothing is rushed, nothing is wasted, and everything is done with intention.
Step-by-Step Guide: Preparing Livestock Before Your Slaughterman Arrives for Private Home Kill
Preparing Your Livestock for Home Kill: A Practical Guide for UK Smallholders
Getting ready for a home kill doesn’t need to be stressful. This expert guide walks you through exactly what smallholders should do before their slaughterman arrives — from safe handling and appropriate penning to legal responsibilities and what to expect on the day.
Clear, calm preparation makes the process kinder for the animal and easier for you. If you’re booking a home kill for the first time, this guide is essential reading.