Brooding one species of bird by another—a chicken by a turkey, for example—is possible, though you need to be mindful and success isn't guaranteed.
Make a portable, lightweight, predator-proof chicken tractor that your flock will enjoy with these simple, step-by-step instructions.
Large amounts of snow can have adverse effects on the roofs of farm buildings. Installing seasonal structural supports can help reduce the risk of collapse.
A farm drone is a valuable farm tool that lets you check on fences, animals and crops, all without having to leave your front porch.
Pink eye, or keratoconjunctivitis, is a bacterial disease that can cause major discomfort and potential blindness in animals. In this video, we show you how to treat the condition.
In this excerpt from Dani Baker’s new book, "Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant, and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape," you can learn how to plant, transplant and prune trees.
Potting up your young tomatoes and preventing them from becoming rootbound gives them a great head start. Here's how to transplant tomato plants.
We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Texas Longhorns, a smart, sociable and attractive breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!
Collect and preserve pretty blooms, interesting leaves and fragrant herbs for future gifts and craft projects with this DIY plant press project.
Chickens, especially older ones, can develop cataracts, leading to blindness and difficulties. Here's what you can do to help vision-disabled birds in your flock.
If you intend to sell sheep or goats, you need to register and tag your livestock with scrapie tags. Here's what to know about the disease and requirements.
You might assume a wide mower is better than narrow, but depending on your specific needs, bigger isn't always better. Let's explore why.
