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The bumblebee doesn't make honey, its queen overwinters alone, and it pollinates through a most unusual mechanism.
The Marans found a new continent in the 20th century when U.S. soldiers brought the beautiful French bird to North America after World War II.
Tired of resorting to the flowers-and-brunch routine? Treat the Mama Hen in your life to this trio of celebratory sweets using your farm-fresh eggs.
Supplementing your chickens' diet with a little scratch throughout the year can be beneficial to the flock's health and state of mind.
In this chicken Q-and-A, we learn how to keep birds "spaced out," how to encourage a hen to go broody and what vegetables go in a "chicken garden."
Here are 5 interesting facts about dandelions, including how they help honeybees and other pollinators, and why you should keep them around.
We like to give chickens our scraps as well as other items we believe will do them good. An expert tells us about five such treats, including yogurt, hot cereal and corn.
Purchasing a ready-made coop for your flock has its positive points. Let our buyer’s guide help you choose the right one.
I met Hedy one Thanksgiving when she was a chick at my mother's house. I had the chance to take her home—and she changed everything.
In this last of three parts, we learn that managing a mare during pregnancy means knowing what can go wrong when she foals. Here are some vital veterinary facts about foaling.
Are you ready to set up your new hive, including the queen? Here are step-by-step guidelines to your first hands-on experience with your new bees.
