How To Make Grassfed Cattle Gain Weight

Keep your cattle off the grain by paying special attention to the forage you supply them with in the pasture.

Store-Bought Eggs vs. Farm-Fresh Eggs

Local-food advocates say farm-fresh eggs are better than the eggs people can buy at supermarkets. We investigate what's behind that claim.

4 Fabulously Long-Tailed Chickens

Add one of these beautiful long-tailed heritage chicken breeds to your flock to add interest and intrigue.

6 Expectations For Seasonal Molt

Rachel Hurd Anger Our flock’s annual molt has always begun with the Polish in mid-summer. Next is the Partridge Plymouth Rock in late summer. In early fall, it’s the Australorp’s turn. Finally, the Silver Laced Wyandotte experiences her awkward nudity through the chilly days between Thanksgiving and the first days of December. This year, we’re […]


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