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.
Grit and oyster shell look alike but play different roles in chicken nutrition and health. They're each necessary, and they're not interchangeable.
Summer weather can be rough on your pastures, and that can affect your animals. Follow these tips to keep your fields in prime shape for livestock.
When holistic and organic approaches fail, try these treatments to help free your flock from infestation of internal parasites.
This alternative to annual rebreeding can keep milk production going for several years. Read more about it in our July/August issue.
