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Save Your Grass When Raising Chickens

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Your Yard Doesn’t Have To Become A Brownfield Just Because You Raise Chickens—You Can Keep A Flock And Have Green Grass, Too.

Keeping Pet Cows on a Hobby Farm

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Keep One Or Several Animals As Pets Instead of Livestock On Your Hobby Farm.

What Do Geese Eat? How To Feed These Popular Waterfowl

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Nutrition Takes An All-Natural Turn When It Comes To Raising Geese, An Increasingly Popular Type Of Poultry. But What, Exactly, Do Geese Eat?

Herbal Tea for Chickens

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Herbal tea for chickens is beneficial for your flock’s overall health all year round. But it is especially critical in the spring.

Can Pigs and Goats Live Together?

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With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chickens, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.

Raising Cattle: The Beginning Farmer’s Guide

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Even if your farm is less than 10 acres, you can raise a couple of beef cows to feed your family throughout the year.

What Bugs Do Chickens Eat?

Poultry
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Insects are everywhere! Learn which flyers and creepers can keep your chickens happy and which to watch out for.

5 Benefits of Keeping Roosters in a Backyard Flock

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The sound of a rooster as the first light of day hits your property can be a nice reminder that you’re living the rural life, with all of its tradition, charm and satisfaction.

20 Facts About Ducks You May Not Know

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From behaviors to breed characteristics and delicious eggs, ducks continue to capture our hearts as we learn more about them. 

What Are Easter Egger Chickens Versus Ameraucana Chickens?

Poultry
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Learn the difference between Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers so you know what you're adding to your flock.

When to Move Chicks from the Brooder to the Coop

Poultry
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Make the Transition to a Coop Easier with These Tips

How to Manage Sticktight Fleas In Your Chicken Flock

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Learn how to prevent and manage sticktight fleas. They are smaller and less mobile than common fleas, but they love chickens and other poultry.

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