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Supplemental Winter Treats Keep Chickens Happy, Healthy

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Grow fresh forage in and around the run for your chickens to enjoy throughout the winter to improve nutrition and boost your flock's activity.

Preparing Cattle (& Yourself) For Cold Winter Temperatures

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Cattle don't need TLC when the temperatures drop, but it is important to attend to their water, feed and shelter needs as cold weather settles in.

The Why Behind Winter Wear For Livestock

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You wear a coat in the winter, so does your livestock need coats, too? When it comes to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, the answer may surprise you.

Make A Downy Woodpecker House On The Cheap

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Providing area woodpeckers with some extra nesting options is as simple as repurposing a large fallen limb. Here's how to build a woodpecker house of your own.

12 Chicken Ornaments To Decorate Your Poul-Tree 

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Add a festive flock touch to your holiday tree with these whimsical chicken ornaments, the perfect poultry decor to warm up the special season.

Some Chicken Home Remedies Are Better Than Others

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When it comes to home remedies, the list is long for treatments to help chicken ailments. However, not all are as effective as you may be led to believe.

Protect Your Chicken Coop From Common Predators

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Chicken predators can wreak havoc on a flock, so protect your coop and run from common predators using the following tips and techniques.

Ducks Can Bring Real Value To The Backyard

Animals | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farm |
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Chickens are the standard egg layers, but ducks can bring distinct value to the backyard, too, in the form of eggs, pest control, entertainment and more!

Video Round Up: 5 Favorite Hobby Farms Stories

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Foraging | Health & Nutrition | Homesteading | Poultry | Projects |
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We rounded up 5 of our favorite Hobby Farms video stories from the past year. Check them out, then dig into all the great video content from our contributors!

More Points To Remember When Moving Chickens Across State Lines

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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You can (probably) bring your chickens when moving, but there are rules to follow. In addition to what we've already covered, keep these things in mind.

Meat Goats Are Great For Small Farms!

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Sure, goats are great for milk and fiber, but many breeds can be raised on small and compact farms to provide healthy, delicious meat for the freezer.

Video: Feed Your Ruminants Right In Fall & Winter

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Breeding season is in full swing, and your pastures are likely full of dead grass, too, so here's how to feed your ruminants in fall and winter.

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