4 Steps to Replace the Rooster in Your Flock
August 14, 2019Predators or other extreme events can unexpectedly claim the life of your rooster. These tips will help you swiftly find a new flock leader.
How to Prepare Livestock for a County Fair
August 12, 2019If you’re considering entering animals at a county fair, here are the health and identification requirements you can expect before they hit the show ring.
Clover: Learn Its Many Uses for Health, Forage and Food
August 8, 2019Learn how you can use different species of clover for cover crops, hay, grazing, soil improvement and various health benefits.
Protect Your Chickens From Predators
August 7, 2019No single method works on all predators. Here’s how to determine the threats your birds face and defend your flock accordingly.
Meet Tito, a Duck Who Dresses as Fictional Characters
August 7, 2019We talk with Tito’s owner, Gustavo Esparza, about his Indian Runner duck who wows crowds at comic conventions with his cosplay.
Choose the Right Pigs for Your Farm
August 5, 2019Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
Pigs Will Eat Nearly Anything, But Feed Them Scraps Carefully
August 5, 2019Pigs eating kitchen scraps can help you with waste disposal and feed costs, but carefully consider what you give them. Here’s why.
Read 3 Poems by a Chicken-Keeper and Homesteader
July 31, 2019A chicken-keeper, homesteader and author turns from prose to poetry in his new book on living the farm life, “99½ Homesteading Poems.”
Run Out of Chicken Feed? Try These 6 Quick Fixes
July 31, 2019So your feed bag is unexpectedly empty. Try one or more of these tips to keep your hungry chickens fed until you can get more.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Silkie Chicken Breed
July 24, 2019The Silkie is a bantam breed with a long history used mainly as an exhibition or pet chicken. Silkies are very broody and make wonderful surrogate hatchers.
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