I commonly answer questions about keeping chickens, ducks and other poultry, but these two left me stumped. So I asked an expert.
Just like our house pets, sometimes a livestock animal needs an X-ray. Here's what differentiates X-rays on the farm from others.
Do you want a few for holiday roasting or a flock to breed? Here are some turkey facts and eight breeds worth considering.
A chicken's beak is vital to food access, establishing social status, mating and preening. If it gets overgrown, here's how to trim it so that it's useable.
Water is important to your flock—make sure your waterer resists freezing during decreasing temperatures in winter.
Sitcom headaches and hilarity ensue when a lovely lady tries to bring up several very lovely eggs—and sets off a chain reaction of broody behavior among hens.
Should we apply the same environmental and humanitarian concerns to clothing as we do food? A growing number of people think so.
Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.
These selections cover areas including chickens, vegetable crops, container gardening, women hobby farmers, homesteading and aquaponics.
Eggs can turn bad for many reasons. Here’s how to recognize—and prevent—the conditions that cause these odiferous ovals before it’s too late.
Our Black Orpington’s lame foot was caused by more than just stepping on something sharp. Here’s how we dealt with bumblefoot, the crippling poultry condition.
Mice are a fact of life when you have chickens, but you can do many things to discourage their presence. Here's what to look for and do.
