Goats cause less damage than heavy equipment or chemicals to control weeds, and they provide soil a steady source of manure.
For hens, greatest egg production happens early and quickly. Farmers looking at the bottom line must eventually decide whether to keep nonproducing chickens that eat market profits.
Under certain conditions, if you harvest a small amount of honey in the spring responsibly, your bees will reward you later in the year.
A few treats keep your poultry happy and healthy, and they also provide entertainment. Here are some that work for ducks, geese and chickens.
