Poultry Science: Tips on Processing Broiler Chickens
May 15, 2019Processing broilers can be daunting or traumatic the first few times. Here’s a step-by-step guide to minimize animal suffering and keep meat safe.
5 Tips for Dealing With Chicken Emergencies
May 15, 2019Unexpected illness or injury is part of chicken-keeping. Handle chicken emergencies better with these preparatory steps.
7 Ways to Stop Algae Growth in Livestock Water Tanks
May 13, 2019Algae changes water quality, and some can make livestock sick or discourage them from drinking. Here’s how to keep it out.
Choose the Right Fencing for Various Livestock Types
May 13, 2019Horses, cattle, goats and sheep have different behaviors and tendencies, requiring different fencing needs. Here’s how to choose the best for your animals.
10 Tools to Help You Live Off the Grid
May 10, 2019These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.
6 Ways to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Fresh Eggs
May 8, 2019If you don’t want to buy supermarket eggs during the times of year your hens stop or decrease laying, use any of these techniques to preserve your eggs.
Terms That Every New Chicken-Keeper Should Know
May 8, 2019Do you know the meaning of terms such as straight run, pip and zip, bloom, and hackle? Here’s a starter kit of terms on chicken facts and physiology.
Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?
May 7, 2019Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Can You Pasture Pigs With Other Livestock Animals?
May 6, 2019With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chicken, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.
Shutterclucks: Our Editors Choose Readers’ Best Chicken Photos
May 3, 2019Chickens editors asked for photos, and readers sent them in. Here are some of the best. This round includes beautiful birds, a cute kid and a mountainous yoga pose.
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