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Be Careful When Providing Minerals To Your Livestock

Animals
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Do your livestock animals need a mineral supplement? Here are some things to know before mixing minerals into your feed.

You Can Keep Chickens Comfy, No Matter The Weather

Animals | Poultry |
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Chickens are typically hardy birds and can deal with many weather extremes, but you can help them stay comfortable with a little bit of knowledge.

5 Poultry Apps That Help With Flock Management

Poultry
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From managing breeding programs to tracking production (and more), your poultry tasks could be made easier with a digital app.

How To Choose A Livestock Guardian Animal

Animals | Large Animals |
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Livestock guardian animals live with and protect animals from common predators. Here's how to choose the right animal for your needs.

Breed Profile: Get To Know St. Croix Hair Sheep

Animals | Breeds | Large Animals | Urban Farming |
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With a wealth of beneficial traits, including the most parasite resistance of all sheep, the St. Croix Hair Sheep is a recent and interesting breed.

Lighting Can Help Your Chickens With Winter Egg Production

Poultry
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When natural lighting decreases in winter, it's natural to get fewer eggs from your chickens. But adding artificial lighting can keep production going strong.

You Might Find One (Or More) Of These Odd Eggs In The Nest Box

Animals | Poultry |
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One of the many surprises that come with keeping chickens is the appearance of odd eggs in the nest box from time to time.

How To Restore A Hayfield To Full Production

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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It's not uncommon for old, unworked fields to fall into disrepair, but it's possible to restore an old hayfield following these basic steps.

There Are Numerous Reasons To Consider Getting Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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Whether it's for milk, fiber, work or companionship, there are plenty of reasons to share your land and life with some goats.

How To Administer Farm Animal Medications Yourself

Animals | Farm Management |
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When your vet is not available, you can take over certain health-care tasks and administer animal medications. Here is advice from two experts.

Do You Have A Farm Water Backup Plan?

Animals | Farm Management |
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When your water source literally or figuratively dries up, you need an H2O backup plan to keep you, your animals and your crops properly hydrated.

6 Reasons Why You Should Keep Cochin Chickens

Poultry
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There's a lot to love when it comes to Cochin chickens. The large breed bird is affectionate, hardworking and even (kind of) royal.

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