At first, it seems like there's a great deal to learn about goats, but once you've mastered the basics, they're relatively easy animals to keep.
Winter is not the time to latch the barn closed. Instead, follow these tips to increase indoor ventilation for the health of the animals inside.
Proper storage, labeling, administering and knowledge of livestock medications are crucial parts of keeping your animals healthy.
Boost your flock’s nutrition and offer chickens fun boredom busters with these healthy winter treats.
If you believe you might want to get chickens next spring, consider these six aspects for deciding whether to move in that direction.
In certain situations, bees need food to help the colony survive. Here are some tips—when, how, what and how much—for feeding honeybees.
The wooly hog almost went extinct, but now Mangalitsa pigs are back. Could this heritage breed be right for your hobby farm?
We speak to the founder of this Colorado farm that produces (and photographs) a rainbow of colored eggs by using specialized chicken breeds.
Generally speaking, chickens are better at handling cold than heat. Chickens in cold weather, however, require certain safety and nutritional considerations.
Certain chickens are less capable of dealing with cold winter weather than others. Here are four situations that call for extra protection.
Grass is good for our animals Their diet is critically linked to our own in addition to those of our family members.
Head brewer Jon Kielty talks about using hops, grains and honey from local sources, some within a few blocks of the New York City brewery.
