Hatching Chicks the Old-Fashioned Way
July 18, 2018Hatching eggs with an incubator is pretty easy. But with a broody hen, you can experience one of nature’s exciting life cycles.
Never Keep Livestock as Pets … Except When You Do
July 16, 2018Getting too attached to livestock is not in a farm’s financial interest, but I made an exception for a boar named George Clooney.
8 of Our Favorite Children’s Books Featuring Chickens
July 13, 2018Encourage and enhance your children’s excitement about raising chickens by introducing them to reading through these picture books featuring their feathered friends.
Use a Trap to Protect Your Chickens From Raccoons
July 11, 2018Raccoons are common poultry predators. Here are tips on how to trap and handle these masked bandits eager to get at your flock.
Use Clicker Training to Condition Your Goats’ Behavior
July 9, 2018Want your goats to hop onto the milking stand at your cue or be loose-leash pack animals? Try clicker training.
14 Toxic Plants Your Chickens Must Avoid
July 8, 2018Your birds have voracious appetites, which can get the best of them. Don’t let your chickens eat these common toxic plants.
Egg Gadgets: I Test My 5 Newest Acquisitions
July 4, 2018A poacher, a peeler, a ring, a slide—I see how five new egg-related products perform when it comes to cooking, storing and preparation.
5 Key Aspects of Feeding Cattle
July 3, 2018Cattle are ruminants that can do well on a wide variety of forages, but these basic things warrant consideration on any regimen.
Goose Breed Profiles: Get to Know the Sebastopol
July 2, 2018The Sebastopol is known for its beautiful feather pattern. It’s a slightly smaller breed that’s more friendly than some others.
The Smell of Success: Control Coop Odor in Heat & Humidity
June 27, 2018A heatwave mixed with rain made our henhouses reek, which motivated me to test various treatments to control coop odor. See which won.
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