Chelsea VanRoekel from the Montana-based hobby farm tells us how her quartet of felines forge special bonds with the chickens and excel as professional mousers on the property.
Want to take your herd management to the next level? Here are some tips for applying permanent identification for your livestock.
Keeping sheep is rewarding, and learning to understand how the animals see (and smell and hear) the world can help you better manage your flock.
Joel Francois talks to us about living with goats, moving cows and growing hemp at Lane Creek Reserve in the Pacific Northwest.
Goats are having a moment, and for good reason—they're excellent small livestock. Here’s what you need to know before bringing home goats.
You can't assume all of a goat's mineral needs are being met by browse. Offering a mineral block of what's missing can help.
The former ballerina talks to us about how babydoll sheep have become the focal point of her idyllic farmette in Oklahoma.
Have you considered spinning wool but are unsure where to start? This overview, from shearing to knitting, can help you get started.
Many urban dwellers are surprised to learn that they're legally allowed to keep goats. But ask yourself these questions before making the leap.
A teenage visionary created a flourishing farm in Oklahoma. The young hobby farmer feeds her family and, by donating the profits, helps others, too.
Proper lactation in dairy goats requires a bit of maintenance from the farmer. Follow these five tips to keep your goats milking well.
Mikayla Fulper from the Fulper Family Farmstead tells us why Holstein cows and Sicilian cheese makers are keys to the New Jersey dairy's award-winning cheeses.
