The Livestock Conservancy documents the knowledge of master breeders to pass along to new keepers of heritage livestock.
You're not the only one who has to worry about congestion this winter. You poultry friends can suffer from respiratory illness, too.
It's autumn and groups that rescue unwanted animals need you as they're winterizing their facilities and buying winter feed.
Animals have more to add to your farm than meat, milk, eggs and fiber. Here’s how you can turn their manure into a valuable fertilizer for your soil.
At what age or weight should I breed my Mini Myotonic goats? I’ve found a lot of info on larger goats but nothing about smaller goats. —Ann Wheeler
A daily grazing rotation could make or break your livestock pastures. Watch on for sustainability tips.
Sometimes people ask me questions that have short answers, so I can't write a whole blog about them. This week let's take a look at some of those.
Protect your farm’s pigs against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus with these expert tips.
Guess what? It's rut! That means it’s breeding time for us goats and sheep. It also means that if you have studly bucks and rams on your farm, you should be extra careful this time of year.
Boost the nutritional content of your grazing-pasture plants to boost cattle health and get better quality dairy and beef products in return.
The day before yesterday, a big flock of wild geese went winging south, way up in the sky. Mom shaded her eyes with her hand and watched them go. Then she sighed and went back to forking hay.
I have a Rhode Island Red. Is it true they are one of the nicest chicken breeds? And would the roosters likely end up hurting the other hens or baby chicks? —Jansen Fuller
