Lesa Wilke

By having the right chicken breeds and adding proper light, you can continue to produce and collect farm-fresh eggs through winter.

Chickens’ routines change in cold weather, and that affects nutrition. It’s important for us to understand the changes and feed the flock accordingly.

Extras such as grains, scraps and greens should be kept to certain levels, while grit and calcium are supplements that should be available at all times.

As chicks grow into layers their nutrition needs change, as do their ideal feeds. Supplemental concerns such as water and oyster shell also play roles.

Animal stress, poor hygiene, improper milk handling and environmental factors are common causes of mistakes that occur when milking a goat.

Follow these directions to build a goat stanchion, a DIY livestock structure that allows you to easily groom, medicate and milk your dairy goats.

Chicken feed has many categories. Understanding terms such as natural, organic, medicated and non-GMO will help you choose the best feed for your birds.

Chicks can only reach their maximum potential for growth, good looks and egg-laying if they receive a proper diet.

To keep your chickens at peak performance, you need to make sure their nutritional requirements are being met.

To get the most productive flock possible, you can cull your layers in the fall to be used for the table.