Take these simple measures to start preparing for colder fall and winter weather and ensure health for your bees during the months ahead.
Ticks spread disease among humans, horses and cattle. Here are facts about these icky arthropods and how to protect yourself and your animals.
Homeopathy is an alternative technique involving plant, mineral or animal extracts diluted with water that help keep your flock healthy.
The first person to offer to watch your flock might not be the best. These suggestions will help you find the best chicken sitter for your birds.
Ventilation is good all year round, while drafts are bad especially in winter. Here's how to get your chickens the air they need, when they need it.
Curative ale is more than an old wives' tale. Many sheep owners swear that beer has helped sheep who wouldn't eat after other remedies failed.
These insects love moisture and decaying plant matter. Here's how to prevent earwigs from claiming your coop and get them out if they've already arrived.
The small hive beetle is a tiny pest but should not be underestimated. While not devastating in itself, it can contribute to colony collapse.
A cow's diet for optimal nutrition depends on whether they're dairy or beef cattle, what you have on your farm and other variables. Here's our guide.
These suggestions will help you best showcase your hens' egg-laying abilities during egg competition at county fairs and similar events.
What you can salvage and the lessons you can learn depend on the reason behind the dead beehive. How you handle it is what makes you a better beekeeper.
Hay can be a great supplement to your pastured pig program. Here are tips on what kind of hay to feed and how to get your pigs to start eating it.
