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What Should You Do When A Chicken Gets Sick?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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It's not uncommon for a chicken to become sick, and illness isn't a major catastrophe—though keepers do need to take a few precautions when a case arises.

Your Day-Old Chicks Arrived! Now What Do You Do?

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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You’ve ordered the breeds you want, and the package of day-old chicks has arrived. Now, the real work begins. Here's what you need to do on day one.

Check Out This Super Deluxe Texas Chicken Coop!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Deep in the heart of Texas, you'll find the DIY Doolens and their deluxe, hand-built chicken coop, complete with runs, gardens and more!

Breed Profile: Get To Know Jacob Sheep

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Breeds | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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A highly marketable old world breed, Jacob Sheep are known for their soft fleece, ease of lambing, meat quality and more. Learn more about this storied animal.

Lambing In The Winter: Watch Out For Hypothermia

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Winter lambing isn't for every shepherd, but for those that do, it's important to recognize the signs of hypothermia and understand treatment options.

Beekeeping & A Permaculture Orchard Direct Beers At Wayward Lane Brewing

Beekeeping | Farm & Garden | Food | Permaculture |
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Farm manager Andrew Rowles tells us how Wayward Lane Brewing plans to incorporate pawpaws, aronia berries and brambles into 2022's beer selection.

5 Winter Poultry-Keeping Essentials For Chicken Chores

Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Poultry-keepers can't hide inside when the temperature drops, so here are five essentials to have on hand when caring for a chicken flock during winter.

Now’s The Time To Upgrade Your Cattle Herd. Here’s How

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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The market for locally grown beef is hot right now, so it's a great time to upgrade the size of your herd. Here's how you can size up and manage your expanded herd

The Ideal Calving For Calving Season Success

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Calving season can be stressful, and plenty of things can go wrong. But an ideal calving, such as described here, can be a simple and joyous experience.

Handmade On The Homestead Is Forging A Symbiotic Relationship With The Land

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Crops & Gardening | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry |
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Natalie Green from Virginia-based Handmade On The Homestead tells us how to maximize small growing spaces and get the most from your produce.

Help! My Hen Thinks She’s A Rooster!

Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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A flock of hens will naturally establish a pecking order, but in some instances it's possible for a hen to develop the traits and behaviors of a rooster.

Breed Profile: Get To Know American Aberdeen Cattle

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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A naturally polled, docile breed that calves easily and thrives on small acreage, the American Aberdeen breed of cattle could be right for your hobby farm.

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