Search

latest articles

Breed Profile: Get To Know Large Black Hogs

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Looking for a heritage pig breed with a winning personality, pasturing proficiency and flavorful meat? Look no further than Large Black Hogs!

Healing From Invisible War Wounds At Little Mountain Ark Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Large Animals |
|

At Little Mountain Ark Farm in Virginia, peafowl and donkeys help war-wounded veterans recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Goat Health Basics To Keep Your Herd Kicking

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Goats need their keeper’s care in order to live long and be healthy. Here's are a few thing you can do to ensure your goat herd's best health.

3 Tips For Reducing Cold Stress On Your Dairy Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Goats are hardy animals, but there are a few things you can (and should) do to keep your herd healthy and happy during the cold months.

Vaccinate Your Sheep For An Ounce Of Prevention

Animals | Large Animals |
|

You can (and should) vaccinate your sheep for clostridial diseases to keep them healthy against a range of ailments. Here's how.

How To Choose A Livestock Guardian Animal

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Livestock guardian animals live with and protect animals from common predators. Here's how to choose the right animal for your needs.

Breed Profile: Get To Know St. Croix Hair Sheep

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
|

With a wealth of beneficial traits, including the most parasite resistance of all sheep, the St. Croix Hair Sheep is a recent and interesting breed.

How To Restore A Hayfield To Full Production

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
|

It's not uncommon for old, unworked fields to fall into disrepair, but it's possible to restore an old hayfield following these basic steps.

There Are Numerous Reasons To Consider Getting Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Whether it's for milk, fiber, work or companionship, there are plenty of reasons to share your land and life with some goats.

Breed Profile: Get To Know Pineywoods Cattle

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Prized by settlers for its many virtues, the Pineywoods Cattle breed brings numerous valuable traits to both hobby farmers and large cattle producers alike.

How To Conduct Fecal Egg Counts For Your Goat Herd

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Fecal egg counts give keepers information that's critical to parasite control. And you don't need a veterinary degree to perform your own.

Different Ways To Protect Your Sheep Against Predators

Animals | Large Animals |
|

Sheep are vulnerable to a number of predators, so it's important to plan ahead to protect your animals against threat. Here are a few different options.

Get Hobby Farms content
delivered straight to your inbox!

Copyright © 2026 EG Media Investments LLC. All rights reserved.