Now that holiday travel is back on the table, you may feel anxiety over leaving your chickens. Here's what I did to stay calm when flying the coop.
Once synonymous with itchy mohair fiber, Angora goats have been bred to produce soft, luxurious white mohair. This easy-keeping breed is a small-farm favorite!
Animals have different needs, and your farm has its own livestock fencing needs. So before that post-hole digger hits the ground, consider this advice.
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."
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