We talk with Tito's owner, Gustavo Esparza, about his Indian Runner duck who wows crowds at comic conventions with his cosplay.
Pigs can be good investments for small farms, but the best type for your operation depends on factors such as space and what cuts of meat you most want.
Pigs eating kitchen scraps can help you with waste disposal and feed costs, but carefully consider what you give them. Here's why.
It happens to beekeepers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Here's what to do right after a sting. (If you're allergic, see an allergist before it happens.)
A chicken-keeper, homesteader and author turns from prose to poetry in his new book on living the farm life, "99½ Homesteading Poems."
You've unexpectedly run out of chicken feed. Try one or more of these tips to keep your hungry chickens fed until you can get more.
Summer is an abundant time, but nectar sources can decrease as part of nature's cycle. Here's how to spot the dearth and how to respond.
You might not wash your farm-fresh eggs right away, or you might buy them unwashed from a farmer. Here's how to safely prepare them for use.
The traditional time for goat breeding is approaching. Following these guidelines will help you produce a group of healthy kids.
Here's an excerpt from the book, "Hentopia," that's filled with DIY projects, including this feeder made from a plastic bucket.
Are you looking for unusual chicken breeds to beautify your backyard flock? Check out these four exotic birds from across the Atlantic.
"Having a cow" is not as far-fetched as it might seem. More homesteaders are opting for a milk cow, which can offer a lot more than fresh milk.
