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Smoke Vs. Sugar Syrup: Which Works Best For Hive Inspections?

Beekeeping
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Whether you take the traditional approach to beekeeping is up to you, but why change what’s worked for thousands of years?

How To Treat Wet Feather In Ducks

Animals | Waterfowl |
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Wet feather affects duck feathers’ waterproofing abilities and can cause other problems for your ducks.

Setting Up Quail Housing

Animals
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Before adding quail to your farm, make sure you understand their unique housing needs.

The Crucial Role Of Nurse Bees

Beekeeping
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Caring for the brood—the next generation of honeybees—is something that nurse bees take very seriously.

How To Safely & Humanely Handle Sheep

Animals | Large Animals |
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Sheep handling can be tough for the unskilled, but here are some tips to keep both you and your animals safe.

Nest Box Anomaly: An Egg Inside An Egg

Animals | Poultry |
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Pullets sometimes lay some strange eggs—most are nothing to worry about and won’t be repeated.

My Favorite Bee Tool: The Frame Rest

Beekeeping
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Also known as the frame perch, this simple tool makes hive inspections easier and keeps your bees calmer.

Solve The Deworming Dilemma

Animals | Large Animals |
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You can pasture your livestock and not become dependent on dewormers—here's how and why you should.

Alpacas And Llamas: What They Are & Why You Should Keep Them

Animals | Large Animals |
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Cousins of the camel, these long-necked animals can add a dose of fiber and fun to your farm.

Body Condition Scoring In Sheep

Animals | Large Animals |
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To keep your sheep in the best health possible, body condition scoring is a tool you can use to identify any problems.

Is My Flock Drinking Enough? Proper Hydration For Chickens

Animals | Poultry |
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Keep hydration levels up during the heat of summer, and learn to spot when they’re down.

What Is Foot Rot, And How Can I Prevent It In Sheep?

Animals | Large Animals |
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With attention to your sheep’s hooves and implementation of best management practices, you can keep your flock free of foot rot.

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