Birds will find their way into your farm outbuildings, and your best best is to discourage most of them from nesting. Here are a few things you can do.

With having a hobby farm comes occasional encounters with wildlife. Here’s what to expect and how to get along with other critters humanely and responsibly.

The Asian longhorned tick is spreading fast across the U.S. due to a unique breeding capability. Here’s what to watch for and best prevention techniques.

When you keep livestock, it’s sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.

Look out for these common signs of heat stress in livestock to help prevent serious health issues when the mercury rises this summer.

Spring is here and it’s time to administer vaccines to your farm animals, including give them their annual tetanus shots.

Ringwomb, or incomplete dilation of the cervix, is a commonly encountered issue during lambing season. Read more to learn how to identify this condition and what to do if it happens on your farm.

When a cow gets sick, so can its rumen. But a transplant from a fistulated cow—with a surgically implanted access portal—can help.

Spring is delivery time on the hobby farm, so here are some considerations to make sure you’re ready for livestock birth and the arrival of baby animals.

Thinking about planting trees in your pasture? There are a number of benefits, though also some concerns. Consider these tips when choosing what to plant.