Chicken-keepers know that coop doors are critical to flock safety. These six tips keep things tight while improving chores for you, too.
Prized by settlers for its many virtues, the Pineywoods Cattle breed brings numerous valuable traits to both hobby farmers and large cattle producers alike.
Fecal egg counts give keepers information that's critical to parasite control. And you don't need a veterinary degree to perform your own.
Winter's a rotten time to find out your bees are in trouble, so performing a late-summer hive check is critical to cold-weather success.
Sheep are vulnerable to a number of predators, so it's important to plan ahead to protect your animals against threat. Here are a few different options.
Pigs raised on pasture are healthier, happier and better tasting. Here's what you need to get started with hogs on your hobby farm.
Rodents in and around the coop can devastate chick populations, spread disease and cause fires. Here are some tips for keeping your coop rodent-free.
Our contributor responds to some of the chicken-keeping questions she's fielded this year, including buying internet eggs and determining a bad egg.
Livestock can be as beneficial to permaculture farming as horticultural techniques. And ducks and geese bring a wealth of benefits.
It's never fun dealing with dry weather, but there are some special concerns livestock farmers should keep in mind when moisture becomes scarce.
More than just pests, mosquitoes can transmit illness to you and your animals. Here are some mosquito control tips to reduce the pests on your farm.
Rebeka Halbert of the Texas-based Halbert Farm tells us all about the benefits of living with a sounder of Kunekune pigs.
