Learn more about the careers of large animal veterinarians from vets themselves—how they started, what it entails and how you can support their services.
Sometimes farm animals ingest things they shouldn't. Here's an overview of foreign bodies that can wind up in their guts and tips for preventing it.
Ducks make a valuable addition to homesteads, both with existing chicken flocks and without. Here's what you need to know to get started with ducks.
Feeding rabbits isn't difficult, but there are some basic considerations you should know to keep them healthy. Here are five tips for proper feeding.
Are you not getting as many eggs as you've come to expect? A variety of factors cause egg-production decline—but you can help your hens lay better.
Looking for some new animals to add to your small farm? Consider sheep, lively livestock with year-round profit potential for hobby farmers.
Barber’s pole worms can be a serious problem for goats and sheep, but FAMACHA scoring helps keepers identify and treat affected animals.
Ready to up your compost game? Start a worm bin to convert your leftovers and organic materials into worm compost (and grow tasty treats for your chickens).
Winter chickens inspire a range of tips for keeping flocks healthy and happy. We've rounded up thoughts from writers of yesteryear on the topic.
Having healthy chickens is a matter of protecting against illness. Follow these simple steps for biosecurity to keep your flock guarded against sickness.
Thinking about getting some laying hens this year? Experienced keepers offer up a chicken tip (or two) they wish they'd known earlier.
The Combes family in California’s Central Valley turned a few acres of dirt into a multispecies hobby farm, using livestock for regenerative agriculture.
