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Get To Know The American Aberdeen Cattle Breed

Animals | Large Animals |
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An easy-keeping, moderate-sized breed, Aberdeen cattle have gained favor for their excellent and profitable beef when raised on grass.

Readying A Flock Of Sheep For The Cold Winter Months

Animals | Large Animals |
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As colder weather moves into the Midwest, it's time for this keeper to start thinking about preparing sheep for the cold, winter months.

Tips For Raising Chickens The Natural Way

Animals | Poultry |
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Raising chickens the natural way doesn't mean setting them loose to fend for themselves, but rather being selective in certain choices you make for your flock.

Some Hard Truths About How Chickens Molt

Poultry
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When daylight lessens and laying chickens take a break, their feather loss could be minor or downright disturbing. Here some some whys and hows of molting.

Fall Pasture Management Tips For Spring Success

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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As one year of farming draws to a close, it's time to think about next year. Get the most from your grass with these tips on fall pasture management.

Hens Rule The Roost At Courtney’s Chicken Charms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Homesteading | Poultry |
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After relocating from Kauai to North Carolina, Courtney Kelly followed her longstanding dreams with a hobby farm she calls Courtney's Chicken Charms.

Rotating Chickens Gets Them On Pasture Without Hassle

Animals | Poultry |
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Free-ranging chickens can make a mess of the yard and more work for their keeper, but a rotational pasture plan delivers the best of both worlds.

Musical Coops: Moving Poultry For The Winter Season

Poultry
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With wintry weather taking hold, poultry-keepers often shuffle their birds' living quarters. And for this keeper, the process was a rousing game of Musical Coops!

Get To Know Galloway & Belted Galloway Cattle Breeds

Animals | Large Animals |
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Whether you like a solid-colored Galloway or the distinctive Belted variety, you can't go wrong with this favorite small-farm cattle breed.

Here Are 7 Top Causes (& Fixes) When Hens Stop Laying

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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While some hiccups in egg production are perfectly normal, others can signal trouble. Here's what to look for when your hens stop laying.

The Right Feed For The Age & Stage Of Your Chickens

Poultry
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Chickens have different feed requirements depending on their age and purpose. Here's a quick guide to what to feed your flock.

Protect Your Chickens From Common Poultry Predators

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens can be a tempting treat for a number of predators, who see your flock as an extension of their natural habitat. Here are some ways to deter hungry wildlife.

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