What You Need to Grow and Produce Hay
June 14, 2019If you have enough land, it might make sense to grow hay to feed your animals and sell to other farmers. Here’s what you need to know.
Safeguard Your Chicken Coop Against Storms: 5 Tips
June 12, 2019Spring and summer bring severe weather in the form of storms and tornadoes. Prepare your coop to keep your chickens safe.
When the Heat Is On: Keep Your Chickens Cool in Summer
June 11, 2019Chickens are better adapted to handle cold temperatures than heat. Here are ways to keep your flock safe during hot weather months.
Old Barns in America: A Field Guide
June 10, 2019The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here’s how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.
Eggs: What You Need to Know to Raise Ducks & Geese
June 10, 2019Duck and goose eggs are quite different than those of chickens. Here are the basics about the eggs, breeds, yields and laying habits.
Say “Cheese!” Here Are the Best Recent Livestock Photos From Readers
June 7, 2019This round of contenders, led by a very thoughtful horse, includes a gorgeous chicken, a playful pig, curious camelids and a friendly donkey.
What to Do When a Hen Breaks Eggs She’s Hatching
June 5, 2019Have you found a nest full of crushed eggs? These steps will help you deal with these losses and the hen without losing your cool.
When Pigs Fly: 5 Pig-Related Idioms & Their Origins
June 3, 2019Many of our common idioms derive from our common agricultural past. Here are a few pig-specific phrases that especially amuse me.
Run Defense: Build Your Chicken Run to Keep Out Predators
May 29, 2019Building a chicken run can provide your flock more safety, but only if it’s designed to keep predators out.
Chicks for Profit: Launch a Custom Hatching Business
May 29, 2019Do you want to convert your love of hatching chicks into a viable home business? Follow these steps to hatch chicks for other people.
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