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How & Why To Use Rotational Grazing For Chicken Runs

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Chicken runs are great for protecting birds from predators, and rotational grazing can ensure healthy, nutritious pasture for your flock to enjoy.

5 Ways To Maximize The Lactation Cycle Of A Dairy Goat

Animals | Large Animals |
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Proper lactation in dairy goats requires a bit of maintenance from the farmer. Follow these five tips to keep your goats milking well.

Emus Are Key At Jade Block’s Washington Hobby Farm

Animals
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The founder tells us what it's like being around water-loving emus while also training her Karakachan dog Louis to become a livestock guardian.

Urban Chickens Bring Some Cluck To The City

Animals | Poultry |
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You don’t have to live on a rural route to own chickens. Raising urban chickens within the city limits is quite possible with the right preparation.

How To Use Geese Effectively As Guard Animals

Animals | Poultry |
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Geese can guard against smaller predators and sound the alarm when larger animals approach, but choosing the right breed is important.

Getting Guineas? Make Sure You Train Them Right

Animals
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Guineas are wild, loud ... and great at pest control. But keeping guineas means keeping them around, and that requires some special training.

A Few Important Bits & Tips About Keeping Chickens

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There’s a lot to know about chickens, whether you’ve raised them for years or you’re a newbie. Here are a few things to keep in mind about keeping chickens.

Holstein Cows Rule At Fulper Family Farmstead

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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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.

Infectious Bronchitis In Chickens: Another Coronavirus

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COVID-19 isn't the only coronavirus illness on chicken-keepers' minds. Learn about avian infectious bronchitis and how to protect poultry against infection.

The Complex Chronicles Of The Cornish Chicken

Animals | Poultry |
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Created to fight and famous for its mass commercial contributions, the Cornish chicken gets a bad rap. But this heritage breed can be great for the hobby farmer.

The Asian Longhorned Tick Is Here To Stay

Animals
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The Asian Longhorned tick is relatively new to the U.S., but its presence is real cause for concern. Find out what the arrival of this arachnid means for your livestock.

16 Chicken Idioms To Make You Smile

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Online meetings and daily interactions starting to get boring? Drop one of these chicken idioms to add some flair to your conversation!

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