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Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens Rule For This Keeper

Animals | Poultry |
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When Ashley Miller decided to get chickens, she did her research, finally deciding on the Barred Plymouth Rock breed. And now she's hooked.

Saying Farewell To A Chicken Friend

Poultry
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A chicken faces many threats throughout its life, but for this chicken-keeper, saying farewell to an older bird was the hardest loss.

Sheep Sense: How Animals Experience The World

Animals | Large Animals |
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Keeping sheep is rewarding, and learning to understand how the animals see (and smell and hear) the world can help you better manage your flock.

Asian Longhorned Ticks: What You Can Do

Animals
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Asian longhorned ticks have made a home for themselves in the U.S. Here are some tick-prevention tips to keep the parasites at bay.

Meet The City Slicker Turned Farmer At Lane Creek Reserve

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals | Uncategorized |
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Joel Francois talks to us about living with goats, moving cows and growing hemp at Lane Creek Reserve in the Pacific Northwest.

Keep Cooped Chickens Entertained (And Out Of Trouble)

Animals | Poultry |
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Your chickens don't like being cooped up all day with nothing to do. Keep your birds busy with these fun activities.

7 Ways To Feed Your Chicken Flock For Less

Animals | Poultry |
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You pay for those daily gifts your laying hens provide, but you don’t have to break the bank on chicken feed.

What You Need To Know To Start Keeping Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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Goats are having a moment, and for good reason—they're excellent small livestock. Here’s what you need to know before bringing home goats.

How To Read A Livestock Feed Bag Tag

Animals
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Knowing how to read feed bag tags gives keepers the information they need to maintain the health and happiness of their animals.

Five Suggestions To Bait Your Predator Traps

Poultry
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Not sure what bait to put in your predator traps? Here are some animal-specific lessons gleaned from years of battling chicken thieves.

Consider These Things Before You Start Beekeeping

Beekeeping
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Think you may want to start beekeeping? Get ready first, as there's more to it than just setting and forgetting a hive.

Knowing What Minerals Goats Need Is Important

Animals | Large Animals |
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You can't assume all of a goat's mineral needs are being met by browse. Offering a mineral block of what's missing can help.

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