Many people think goats are tops for controlling weeds, but sheep, with a diverse diet that extends far beyond just grass, are terrific weed eaters.
Chickens are great for the beginning farmer, but consider all four of these birds when establishing a world of poultry on the new farm.
We speak to Mazzeltov Farms founder Bethany Riner about how she's created a sustainable environment at the California-based venture.
When summer days leave birds struggling to cool down, you can offer the flock a variety of chicken treats (including the recipe here) to keep them comfortable.
As members of your chicken flock grow older, their aging bodies require some extra care and attention. These six steps will help you keep them comfortable.
It's common to accuse the butcher of dirty deeds, like stealing meat or swapping animals. Here's a beginning meat sleuth’s guide to uncovering the truth.
You need to feed your hens the correct essential nutrients for a healthy flock and nutritious eggs and meat. Here's a breakdown of what that means.
Mel Combs from the Idaho-based Combstead tells us all about the therapeutic benefits of being surrounded by poultry and working with family.
There are numerous reasons for selling chickens, and these simple tips for crafting an effective online ad will help you seal the deal.
With a dream of making and selling goat's milk gelato, Andrew and Blake Place of Hidden Pastures Goat Dairy won funding to make it real.
There's a rabbit virus on the loose, and it's one to watch out for. Here's what you can do to protect your rabbits from RHDV2 (a/k/a rabbit Ebola).
Chelsea VanRoekel from the Montana-based hobby farm tells us how her quartet of felines forge special bonds with the chickens and excel as professional mousers on the property.
