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Pursuing A (Literal) Dream Of Living The Farming Life

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Instead of plowing through work, Dave and Anna Pié (and their three small children) took up the yoke to seed a new life farming in Eastern Ohio.

Bennie Family Farm Creates Community Safe Spaces

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Jessica Bennie from the British Columbia-based indigenous establishment Bennie Family Farm tells us about farming's therapeutic power.

Enjoy This Trio Of Fun Rooster Tails (Er … Tales)

Animals | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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From a rooster gone postal to a traveling fella to a chanticleer's charming trick, these three true rooster tales are sure to brighten your day.

Heritage Breed Chicks Bring Life To The Heritage Nest!

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Lena Martens from Ontario-based The Heritage Nest showcases her heritage poultry stars, including Speckled Sussex, Swedish Flower and Silverudd Isbar!

Keeping Things Homemade At This Montana Homestead

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Kelsey Vick of Homemade Montana Homestead tells us about her hobby farm roots, mastering daily DIY projects and utilizing elderberry syrup.

4 Types of Salmonella You Should Know About

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Everyone's afraid of salmonella, and chicken-keepers especially know to beware the notorious pathogen. There are actually four kinds, though, each with different traits and implications.

A Modern Black & White Farmhouse Becomes Home At Carolina Sugarberry Farms

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Hobby farmer Sara Easley tells us how a collection of Nigerian dwarf goats keep things endlessly entertaining at her homestead.

These Rare & Heritage Chicken Breeds Are Odd Birds!

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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These unique heritage chicken breeds range from distinctive to off the wall, and they can be difficult to find. But, for many, they’re worth the time and effort to track down.

Versace The Rooster Keeps Watch At Juan Hobby Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Food | Poultry | Recipes |
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Louisiana-based backyard farm founder Katie Juan of Juan Hobby Farm tells us how self-sustainability runs in the family and introduces us to Versace, one special rooster.

How Can I Get My Chickens Into Show Business?

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Do your chickens have what it takes to make it in show business? Here's what you can do to get your poultry positioned for their big break.

This Cool Custom Coop Keeps Things Comfy & Tidy

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Chicken Coops & Housing | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Homesteading | Poultry | Poultry Equipment | Urban Farming |
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Jennifer Kutchney wanted an efficient, healthy and attractive coop for her family's first flock of chickens—and this custom coop does all that and more!

Check Out This Super Deluxe Texas Chicken Coop!

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Flock Talk | Poultry |
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Deep in the heart of Texas, you'll find the DIY Doolens and their deluxe, hand-built chicken coop, complete with runs, gardens and more!

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