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“Should I Get Chickens?” Fall Is A Great Time To Ask

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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If you believe you might want to get chickens next spring, consider these six aspects for deciding whether to move in that direction.

5 Guidelines For Feeding Honeybees

Beekeeping
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In certain situations, bees need food to help the colony survive. Here are some tips—when, how, what and how much—for feeding honeybees.

Breed Profiles: Get to Know the Mangalitsa Pig

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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The wooly hog almost went extinct, but now Mangalitsa pigs are back. Could this heritage breed be right for your hobby farm?

Eggs As Colorful Works Of Art: Sunshine Mesa Farm

Animals | Poultry |
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We speak to the founder of this Colorado farm that produces (and photographs) a rainbow of colored eggs by using specialized chicken breeds.

A Guide To Caring For Chickens In Cold Weather

Animals | Poultry |
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Generally speaking, chickens are better at handling cold than heat. Chickens in cold weather, however, require certain safety and nutritional considerations.

Should You Bring Chickens In For The Winter?

Animals | Poultry |
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Certain chickens are less capable of dealing with cold winter weather than others. Here are four situations that call for extra protection.

How Grass Farming Promotes Your Own Health

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Grass is good for our animals Their diet is critically linked to our own in addition to those of our family members.

Local Farms & Beekeepers Help Big Alice Brewing

Beekeeping | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | News | Urban Farming |
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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.

Use Firewood as Winter Comfort Food for Your Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Provide your flock with a natural protein block and form of activity via firewood. It can help them thrive during cold-weather months.

Should You Get a Rooster? Here Are Pros & Cons

Animals | Poultry |
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Are you considering whether to add a rooster to your flock of hens? Weighing these factors will help you make the decision that's right for you.

5 Tips For Winter Feeding Livestock

Animals | Large Animals |
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During winter feeding, cattle, sheep and other animals require increased nutrients. Here's how to get them the food and water they need.

Get to Know the Droughtmaster Cattle Breed

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Developed by breeders in 1930s Australia, Droughtmaster cattle thrive in extreme conditions to produce high-quality beef.

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