It's true that roosters can make quite a racket. But female chickens get plenty noisy, too, and these communications are nothing to worry about.
If you've got some hens and at least one rooster, you may consider hatching your own eggs with an incubator. Here's a look at some popular models.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Belted Galloways, a striking, durable and docile cattle breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!
When winter finally gives way to spring, it's time to get cattle pastures ready for a season of livestock grazing. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Valerie Wallis from the Indiana-based Wallis Farm gets into her favorite cattle tips and shares techniques for spreading bedding.
What will chickens eat? Honestly, just about anything, so be careful of the few things that can hurt your flock of precious birds.
Looking to bring your poultry passion indoors or maybe upgrade the chicken coop? Our editors found these nine items every chicken-keeper should check out!
Ringwomb, or incomplete dilation of the cervix, is a commonly encountered issue during lambing season. Read more to learn how to identify this condition and what to do if it happens on your farm.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Large Blacks, a docile and attentive breed of pig. Check out one keeper had to say!
It's a real question: Is cannibalism common among chickens? And while there is a clear answer, keepers do need to keep an eye out for certain behaviors and conditions.
Tara Sirny from Minnesota-based I Da Ranch rescue farm tells us about the smart and gentle nature of donkeys, and shares some feline hijinks.
"The Backyard Bird Sanctuary" author Alan Baczkiewicz offers tips and tricks for attracting specific birds—and keeping others out.
