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Nutritional Needs For Kidding & Lactating Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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When goats are lactating or kidding, their feed needs change, so here are some expert pointers for providing proper nutritional requirements.

Cold Weather Care For Your Farm’s Livestock

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Cold weather is hitting much of the country hard, so here are some pointers for caring for livestock when the mercury drops.

This Family Filled The Chicken Coop During Pandemic!

Animals | Poultry |
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The pandemic era has a lot of people getting "cooped up," like this Indiana family who decided to add chickens to their backyard and their life.

Bee Hives & Zero Waste Practices Keep Things Buzzing At The Living Home

Animals | Beekeeping | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Founder Lauren Dahl tells us how her Texas homestead and organic farm help her stay grounded and feel connected.

Getting Started: 3 Other Reasons To Raise Chickens

Poultry
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There are more reasons to keep chickens than just eggs, including for conservation, competition and even companionship!

An Automatic Coop Door Is A Chicken-Keeper’s Dream

Animals | Poultry |
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If you like chickens, but also weekend sleep and vacations, then an automatic chicken coop door opener may be right for you. And modern products make the choice easier than ever.

Avoid Using Your Sheep First-Aid Kit With These Tips

Animals | Large Animals |
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Yes, you need a first-aid kit for your sheep, but you should try to avoid using it by keeping your animals healthy and safe. Here's how.

Talking Solar Panels And Florida Growing Seasons With Cypress Grove Homestead

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Founders Don Eckert and Matt Park reveal how Nigerian Dwarf Goats serve a dual purpose on their hobby farm and talk gathering power from the Florida sun.

Some Fun Chicken Facts To Share With Your Friends

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens are amazing creatures, but don’t take our word for it. These chicken facts will astound your friends and maybe even teach you something about barnyard fowl!

Getting Started: Which Chicken Breeds Meet Your Poultry Purposes?

Animals | Breeds | Poultry | Urban Farm |
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What kind of hens should you get? It really depends on your personal needs, as different chicken breeds provide different things (especially egg frequency).

Feed Your Hens For Less With These Cost-Savvy Tips

Animals | Poultry |
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A flock of hens gives beautiful eggs, but their feed bill can present a challenge. But you can sustain your chickens for less with these cost-saving tips.

Drug Safety On The Farm Part 2: Oral & Topical Medications

Animals | Large Animals |
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Need to give your animals a pill or a pour-on? Here's how to administer oral and topical medications safely and effectively.

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