Find recipes for animal treats from Hobby Farms and Hobby Farm Home food columns and more.
When it comes to livestock, you typically thinks of cattle, horses, sheep and other such animals; but there’s a whole market for alternative livestock for small farmers interested in discovering a new niche. One such animal that has made a stir over the years is the odd looking emu.
If you live to ride and like to stand out in a crowd, try a mule! For riding or for your hobby farm, mules can do anything horses can do (and often better).
You know how your kitty loves to nibble on grass--this edible garden will make your feline happy.
Sometimes determining how to process your livestock can be tough. Learn the ins and outs of processing and find the option that’s right for you.
Consider adding a few goats to your farm for weed control--another way goats can help humans get through the day
Read the story of a successful micro goat dairy that began selling milk and find out what it might take to make it work.
STAR Farm owner Kathy Wheeler raises a Kentucky-bred heritage turkey, Bourbon Reds, tells how she got her start selling turkeys to the public.
If you raise goats for their fiber or obtain goat fiber you need to process, you'll need to find out about washing fiber first.
Parasite protection using an anthelmintic or dewormer can be challenging due to developing resistance and lack of new deworming options. Timing of and selective adminstration is a key factor.
