Raising a backyard flock of different types of birds is no problem, as long as you practice awareness and caution.
"Like a Virgin” becomes "Like a Goat.”
If you raise livestock for meat—or plan to—get inside the mind of your processor so you can prepare yourself and your animals without added stress.
Instead of giving a pet or livestock as a child's holiday gift, consider other animal-related options instead.
With the ever-increasing popularity in backyard chicken keeping, there are higher-quality feeds available out there.
Trimming teeth of an alpaca is a basic procedure that the animal will tolerate well if handled with care.
When allowed to adapt naturally to the changing winter temperatures, chickens do just fine on their own.
Free-range eggs are available round the clock from a streetside machine.
By performing routine exams of your flock and individual chickens, you can help spot health problems in the flock and communicate those abnormalities to an avian vet.
Lighting the coop in winter can be a touchy subject among chicken keepers. Whether you decide to do it or not, give your hens the rest they need.
Michael Thompson spent less than $500 on the entire project, including the car. Not a bad investment for what he was able to accomplish.
Would you like a generous supply of farm-fresh eggs? Here are tips on finding the right layer hen breeds and how to care for them.
