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Keep Your Herd Safe With Smart Electric Fencing

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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If you have a herd that likes to "test your fence," you may want to take a look at smart electric fencing, which can monitor and alert you to weaknesses.

Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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In the July/August 2023 issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens!

Green Haven Farmstead Directly Connects Family To Food Source

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Green Haven Farmstead founder Clark Green tells us how the Ohio family venture runs on a shared spirit and a lot of hard work.

Rare Breed Chickens Satisfy Numerous Poultry-Raising Needs

Animals | Breeds | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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For small and hobby farmers, rare breed chickens offer a number of benefits. Here's why to consider these breeds and how to get started as a keeper.

Cattle Feeding Basics: Time To Ponder Protein

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Don't overlook protein when considering the nutritional needs of your cattle! From pasture to range cubes to complete ration mixes, you can provide protein in various ways.

Identifying & Avoiding Toxic Plants for Sheep 

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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After spotting a stand of johnsongrass in the sheep pasture, this shepherd got serious about protecting her flock from toxic plants.

Prevention & Anemia Signs, Symptoms In Sheep

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Anemia is a common health problem in ruminant animals, and the malady can quickly lead to death. Here's how to prevent and monitor for sheep anemia.

Food Is A Love Language At Bee The Change Microfarm

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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Susanna Seidensticker from the California-based Bee The Change Microfarm, an organic microfarm, recounts her steps to sustainability.

Winners: Chickens 2023 Best Of Cluck Photo Contest

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry |
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And the winners are! We collected all the winners, runners up and honorable mentions from submissions for this year's Best of Cluck photo contest!

Chicken Chat: Lessons Learned From Chicken, Duck Eggs

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Incubating chicken and duck eggs from the school's farm offered invaluable lessons for a special class in this New Hampshire classroom!

Deworming Your Backyard Chickens: The Whys & Hows

Animals | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Chickens get worms, but the matter of deworming your flock can be complicated. We spoke with experts about when to deworm and how to safely administer antiparasitics.

How To Prevent & Treat Pinkeye In Your Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Have some calves with runny eyes? Pinkeye might be to blame. Read more to find out about this common summertime condition in cattle.

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