I’d spent close to two years researching chickens before ordering my first chicks in 2010. At that time, shortening the distance food traveled to my kitchen was a personal mission. With chickens, I could reduce the distance eggs travel to just 30 feet! My chicken obsession started that honestly, but ultimately, it was just […]
Keep your chickens active and get better eggs to eat with these fruits and vegetables that can supplement a healthy layer diet.
Teach your children responsibility and love of the farm by entrusting them with these age-appropriate tasks.
Are you getting less-than-perfect eggs from your layer hens? Use these easy fixes to remedy the situation.
Baby chicks are prone to all sorts of illness, but harsh and expensive medications aren’t necessary to keep them healthy. Use these tips for natural prevention and treatment.
Move over Easter bunny—these farm rabbits are about to steal the spotlight.
Baby poultry are all the rage on your farm and ours as Hobby Farms continues to celebrate Baby Animal Month.
Here are signs that mites, ticks and other pests are at work in the coop and how to take immediate action to get rid of them.
Cut farm-chore corners without putting the health of your chickens at risk with one or more of these coop-cleaning techniques.
Remove the seats from an old junker, add some roosts, and you’re on your way to creating a show-stopping chicken tractor. Here's how to do it.
Could raising your layer hens alongside your tomato starts be an ideal combination on your farm? Ask yourself these four questions to find out.
