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.
Whether you need to repair the coop or build a nest box, you’ll be happy you had these items in your toolbox.
Cunning foxes will keep a low profile and stalk your flock until they're ready for a swift, clean attack. Here's how to prevent it.
Rachel Hurd Anger Chickens might seem like just another pet to some, but when we’re bringing livestock into our yards, we need to remember that their needs are not the same as the needs of the animals we might keep inside our homes. If you’re keeping a single chicken or you’re considering getting just […]
