Smaller than the average chickens, miniature bantam breeds offer eggs, good looks and more in areas where regular-sized birds present a challenge.

One of the many surprises that come with keeping chickens is the appearance of odd eggs in the nest box from time to time.

Chickens tend to get all the glory, but if you’re looking for small-scale, urban livestock, consider rabbits—the hair-raising mammals are perfect pets!

If you keep chickens, you might be ready for rabbits. Learn some basics of rabbit care and how to safely keep them alongside your flock.

Marketing your farm and farm products online is nearly a necessity these days. Learn the basics of building an online presence for your market venture.

Many beekeepers take advantage of fall and winter to make use of harvested products. Here are instructions for making candles in jars from beeswax.

Boost your flock’s nutrition and offer chickens fun boredom busters with these healthy winter treats.

Grass is good for our animals Their diet is critically linked to our own in addition to those of our family members.

Navigate the wrath of yellow jackets — aggressive insects that can each sting multiple times — by understanding seasonal changes in their behavior.

It happens to beekeepers as well as outdoor enthusiasts. Here’s what to do right after a sting. (If you’re allergic, see an allergist before it happens.)