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VIDEO: Do You Speak Goat—Or Sheep?

Animals | Large Animals | Video |
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These baby farm animals sure have something to say to their farmers, and that's nothing to baa at.

Surf’s Up for These Urban Goats

Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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Three surfing goats are catching attention—and waves—at Pismo Beach, Calif. Anyone up for a surf lesson?

Feed Hummingbirds with Homegrown Flowers

Animals | Crops & Gardening |
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Summer in the garden brings many wonderful visitors, including the most admired of them all: hummingbirds.

Hold the Meds! Feed Wild Spring Greens to Keep Livestock Healthy

Animals
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Spring means lots of baby animals. It’s a perfect time for grazers to have their babies because the grass is lush and growing thick, meaning food is abundant and easy to find.

Helping Sheep Adjust To Life On A New Farm

Animals | Large Animals |
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We have two new sheep on our farm. One is a young ewe named Tansy and the other is her newborn daughter, Pasha. They’re hair sheep—a mixture of Katahdin and Dorper.

12 Farmer Tips for Raising Healthy Baby Animals

Animals
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Our reader experts weighed in with their best advice on raising livestock on the farm.

7 Ways to Get Your Farm Ready for Baby Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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The silliest of farm animals, baby goats are worlds of fun to keep—as long as you’re prepared with everything you need to keep them healthy.

6 Solutions to Egg-Laying Problems

Animals | Poultry |
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Are you getting less-than-perfect eggs from your layer hens? Use these easy fixes to remedy the situation.

3 Flies on Our Farm This Spring

Animals
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It’s springtime in the Ozarks, which means the flies are back! Pesky flies make spring and summer trying times for us animals—and for humans, too!

9 Baby Cows We’ll Go Grassfed For

Animals | Large Animals |
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Celebrate calving season with these baby cow photos from reader hobby farms.

Protect Your Chicks Naturally from 7 Common Illnesses

Animals | Poultry |
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Baby chicks are prone to all sorts of illness, but harsh and expensive medications aren’t necessary to keep them healthy. Use these tips for natural prevention and treatment.

15 Must-Have Items To Survive Lambing Season

Animals | Large Animals |
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Stock your barn with everything you need to ensure your newborn lambs get a safe and healthy start to life on your farm.

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