Pest control, large eggs, hen protection and your own entertainment are among the reasons to add ducks and geese to your farm.
Are you finding empty nests in your chicken coop? One of these factors might be contributing to slower laying in your hens.
Keep your cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens safe from threats by various predators with these tried-and-tested techniques.
We see double in photos of hogs, sheep and calves. Poultry and a big cow tongue round out the best submissions from a recent print issue.
This annual occurrence can leave your flock feeling stressed and ill at ease. Help alleviate the discomfort by following these four tips during molting.
My friend's beautiful Jersey Giant grew into quite a big rooster, too big for her hens. Here's what I recommended.
Every chicken keeper encounters an ailing bird or birds eventually. Follow these helpful and healthful recommendations to treat a sick chicken.
If you have surplus chickens you can't or don't want to keep, consider one of these methods for finding new homes for the birds.
The unusually named Manx Rumpy has free-range foraging abilities. This dual-purpose bird can be raised for laying four colors of eggs.
Do roosters crow only at dawn? Does their presence affect hens' egg size? Do they molt? We expose several myths about roosters for what they are.
Getting a few chickens can lead to a full flock, which can then lead to a diverse farm with many types of animals. Here are the basics on adding livestock.
Hurricanes and wildfires have affected many animals this year. Smaller-scale events can also cause anxiety. Here's how to spot trouble and help your flock.
