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Keep Your Chicken Flock Safe During A Severe Storm

Animals | Poultry |
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Springtime means storm weather for much of the U.S., so stay prepared for severe conditions by preparing your chicken coop and runs.

A Look At Colony Collapse Disorder In 2020

Beekeeping
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The good news is that colony collapse disorder isn't the threat it was years ago. The bad news? It's still not easy to be a bee.

Video: 6 Tips For Starting Baby Chicks

Animals | Poultry |
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This has been a banner year for chicken-keeping. If you're new to raising poultry or just want a refresher, check out these six tips for starting baby chicks.

3 Common Questions About Keeping Poultry

Poultry
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Asking questions is important for both new and experienced chicken-keepers. Here are three answers to some common poultry questions.

Fresh Duck Eggs Can Provide A Supplemental Income

Animals | Waterfowl |
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In Southern Indiana, the farming family of Simple Farm earns a supplemental income from eggs laid by their White Layer Ducks.

Ultrasound Can Be A Valuable Tool For Goat Keepers

Animals | Large Animals |
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From monitoring pregnancy to evaluating butchering potential, goat keepers these days are turning to ultrasound to help maximize profits.

Video: A Flat-Pack Chicken Tractor Keeps Homestead Hens Happy

Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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There's a chicken boom these days, and you might consider joining the flock. A flat-pack chicken tractor can help you keep them healthy, happy and safe.

The Rainbow Eggs Of South Wildwood Urban Homestead

Animals | Poultry | Urban Farm | Urban Farming |
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Farm founder Stephanie Webb reveals all about how egg color genetics work, as well as why she loves getting rainbow eggs, at her Dallas-based venture.

10 Steps To Spring Clean Your Chicken Coop

Animals | Poultry |
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It's warming up out there, which means it's time to spring clean. Scrub up your flock's home, too, with these 10 steps to deep clean your chicken coop.

Keep Cattle Cool During Summer Heat With These Tips

Animals | Large Animals |
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The warm, summer weather months are fast approaching. Plan ahead now for ways to offer your herd help with beating the heat and humidity.

It’s Hard To Beat Sheep For Small-Farm Ruminants

Animals | Large Animals |
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Sheep are easy to manage and effective foragers that can be used for numerous purposes. And for small-farm uses, they excel in a variety of ways.

Go Off-Grid With A Solar-Powered Chicken Coop

Animals | Poultry |
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Want to keep chickens while keeping energy costs low? Take your flock off the grid with a DIY solar-powered chicken coop.

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