Overfeeding sheep is more harmful to the animals' health than most people might know. Here's how to spot problem weight and what you can do about it.
Chicken feed has many categories. Understanding terms such as natural, organic, medicated and non-GMO will help you choose the best feed for your birds.
Crooked toe disorder is not life threatening, but following these treatment steps can mean an easier adult life for your bird.
Once you've treated an injured chicken with the antiseptic remedy, you can avoid wearing this deep-colored badge of honor.
Ancient remedies, such as lavender oil, rose oil and frankincense, can clean henhouse equipment and also treat certain skin irritations and injuries.
You can mentor locally or via the internet, as new beekeepers are always in need of advice, guidance and traditional beekeeping wisdom.
Ethics, economics, food safety and my own health all played roles in my transformation from vegetarian to livestock farmer.
Here's a guide to buying or making inexpensive windows that will open and close to keep your chickens cooler during summer and warmer during winter.
Hens continue to lay longer than some people believe, and older hens play pivotal roles in a flock's hierarchy.
These handy learning tools help you get to know your bees better, excite customers at markets and educate others about the honeybee.
The bottle feeding process is easier than you might think, and it ensures proper nutrition and forms more docile milk goats.
The move designed to promote responsible use of antibiotics for food-producing animals will affect your backyard flock.
