Historic Henhouse: What Were the Best Chicken Breeds a Century Ago?
May 7, 2019Before hybrid broilers and superlayers, authors of poultry books in the early 1900s recommended some chicken breeds that are still prevalent today.
Can You Pasture Pigs With Other Livestock Animals?
May 6, 2019With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chicken, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.
4 Uncommon Goat Breeds Perfect for Hobby Farms
April 22, 2019Some of these goat breeds have striking looks, some are great dairy breeds, some are quite small and others are docile so make good companions.
Poultry Profiles: Get to Know the Plymouth Rock Chicken Breed
March 20, 2019The Plymouth Rock is a versatile heritage-poultry breed, ideal for eggs, meat, temperament, mothering and appearance. Here’s all you need to know.
Get to Know the Emu, Which Once Was Seen as a Rival to Beef
February 11, 2019The emu was big on farms until, well, it wasn’t. What is it about these huge, flightless birds that prevented them from being the next big meat source?
Poultry Breed Profiles: Meet the Welsummer
August 29, 2018The Welsummer, a breed that originated in the Netherlands, has been a breakfast-cereal mascot and is known for its earth-tone eggs.
6 Farm Animals Perfect for City Living
August 7, 2018Whether you want to keep urban farm animals as a hobby or to make some extra money, these breeds are the ones you need to consider.
Poultry Profile: Get to Know the Brabanter
March 20, 2018A very old and attractive breed, the Brabanter displays a full beard in addition to a small, upright crest and muffs.
Rare Livestock Breeds Are Worth Preserving
March 19, 2018Are you considering trying something new on the farm? What about preserving an endangered livestock species of cattle, pig or sheep?
Learn the 3 A’s of the Easter Egger Chicken
March 7, 2018Learn to differentiate between Ameraucanas and Easter Eggers when you go shopping for chicks this spring.
