Want to Keep a Family Milk Cow? Here’s How
July 12, 2019“Having a cow” is not as far-fetched as it might seem. More homesteaders are opting for a milk cow, which can offer a lot more than fresh milk.
Chicken Feed Café: The Basics on Grit & Oyster Shell
July 10, 2019These items look alike but play different roles in chicken nutrition and health. They’re each necessary, and they’re not interchangeable.
4 Tips for Transitioning Chicks From Brooder to Coop
July 10, 2019Birds who’ve spent their whole lives in a brooder might be shocked or stressed at an abrupt transition to a coop. Here’s how to make that easier.
5 Tips to Ensure Summer Health of Livestock in Pastures
July 8, 2019Summer weather can be rough on your pastures, and that can affect your animals. Follow these tips to keep your fields in prime shape for livestock.
A Guide to Treating Internal Parasites in Chickens
July 3, 2019When holistic and organic approaches fail, try these treatments to help free your flock from infestation of internal parasites.
Learn How Some Goat-Keepers “Milk Through” in Our Latest Issue
July 1, 2019This alternative to annual rebreeding can keep milk production going for several years. Read more about it in our July/August issue.
Fermented Feed for Pigs Could Improve Gut Health
July 1, 2019Gut health is a popular concern these days, and pigs are no exception—it pays to mind your pork bellies before they leave the farm.
Living Off the Grid: This N.C. Family Sought Sustainability, Independence
June 26, 2019For Jaime Cool and her family, a homestead of livestock, produce and bees takes a lot of work, but “it’s a good life not many people get to experience.”
Keep Your Geese and Ducks Cool During Summer
June 24, 2019Constant access to clean, cool water as well as shade and the right kind of snacks are crucial to getting your geese and ducks through hot weather.
Chicken Health A to Z (Part 6): Know the Ailments That Can Affect Your Flock
June 19, 2019In the final part of this series, we continue alphabetically through chicken health issues with scaly leg mites, thrush, transmission of disease and vaccination.
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