Fresh water during freezing temps is important for chickens, but commercial deicers can be pricey. This DIY deicer does the job for a lot less.
For Victoria C., the gift of an Easter chick created a love for keeping chickens, leading to a flock of more than 20 backyard birds!
A feathered brood named after Disney characters brings light and joy to Gregs Chicks, a Washington-based backyard hobby farm.
Bookmark this handy guide to common chicken illnesses for best-practice prevention measures and steps to take when poultry start to look unhealthy.
This year, farm smarter not harder with these 125 tips put together by our contributors in celebration of Hobby Farms' 125th issue!
Certified Naturally Grown offers a grassroots option for responsible agricultural production and guidance, without the many hurdles of organic certification.
Jenna Whelan from the five-acre Kentucky-based Rain Valley Farm tells us how her ducks like to play sneaky and hide their eggs.
A number of factors are creating scarcity in the large-animal veterinarian field, a real concern for agriculture. A few individuals and programs propose solutions.
An aggressive ram can present a serious safety risk for the shepherd, so follow these tips to protect yourself against injury from your sheep.
You no doubt heard there's an egg shortage these days, with grocery prices skyrocketing for a dozen. Here's what's happening and how you can help.
Thinking of raising beef cattle? It's not too difficult, though you'll need to follow some best practices. Here are 7 suggestions to keep in mind.
Coccidiosis is a common bacterial condition in livestock, but when cold weather hits, the illness can present odd neurological symptoms, too.
