Katelyn Posego from the Washington-based homestead Hasty Hen Farm tells us about the intertwined nature of becoming self-sufficient.
Here are a few more steps you can take to ready a kit chicken coop for harsh winter weather and provide your chickens protection from the elements.
On the fence about keeping cattle? Whether you bring home beef or dairy cattle (or both), you'll soon discover a world of benefits for the small farm.
With supply-chain shortages causing price hikes and empty shelves, there's never been a better time to learn home chicken processing yourself.
While many chicken breeds do fine in cold weather, sub-zero winter temps require some keeper intervention, especially if you use an assemble-yourself coop kit.
A recent addition to the miniature sheep world, the versatile and easy-to-handle Harlequin is a perfect animal for small and hobby farms.
It's time to start thinking about spring breeding season. So evaluate your flock's body condition now to determine which sheep to keep through the winter.
After feeding time in the coop, make it cocktail hour with this recipe for a delicious orange blossom slush, excerpted from "Drinking With Chickens."
CoopCrate is a subscription-based service for chicken-keepers that delivers chicken treats, fun surprises and coop essentials on a monthly basis.
Noah Young from the Nebraska-based Shiloh Farm tells us how empty supermarket shelves during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic inspired him to take matters into his own hands.
Eliminate natural and manmade stresses to put your hens at ease and to ensure consistent laying. Here are some pointers for cutting stress in the chicken coop and run.
Go beyond the eye of newt this spooky season with some "creepy" (but tasty and traditional) recipes that make use of chicken offal.
