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Why to Think Twice About Starting a Farm Petting Zoo

Animals
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A farm petting zoo is a big undertaking. Consider this advice before starting one on your farm.

Test Your Nubian Goat for G6S Mutation

Animals | Large Animals |
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Meet Lorenzo. He’s the cute spotted baby goat pictured above. Lorenzo is coming to live with us this week!

How Our Farm Uses Homeopathy

Animals
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I want to continue our homeopathy discussion last week by showing you how Mom uses the remedies on our farm.

What is Homeopathy?

Animals
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Do you use complementary veterinary therapies on your farm? Complementary therapies are things like herbs, Reiki, massage, chiropractic adjustments and homeopathic remedies.

Infographic: Sick Chickens? Spot the Symptoms

Animals | Poultry |
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Keep this graphic handy so you can diagnose illness when you spot symptoms in your flock.

Barnyard Babies: 5-Step Guide to Interspecies Co-Housing

Animals
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Rear your baby animals side-by-side with these guidelines for shared interspecies living quarters.

Part 2: How to Butcher a Chicken

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Once you’ve butchered and plucked your chicken, learn how to finish processing it for your table.

Part 1: How to Butcher a Chicken

Poultry | Video |
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Take your chickens from field to table by learning how to butcher them yourself on your hobby farm.

How To Select Beef Cattle

Animals | Large Animals | Video |
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Delaware Valley College’s livestock operation manager walks you through the basics of cow conformation.

How Are You Practicing Kindness?

Animals
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I bashed Uzzi in the butt last week when Mom brought out cookies to share. Mom got cross. She said I wasn't very kind to my best friend. Uzzi

Live Harmoniously with Coyotes

Animals | Farm Management |
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While you must protect small animals on your farm from coyotes, remember that coyotes help control rodent pests in your area.

4 Steps to Preventing Chicken Obesity

Animals | Poultry |
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Heed these dietary and exercise tips to prevent chicken obesity and keep your flock in healthy shape.

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