Goat Gives Birth to Rare Quintuplets
June 17, 2019The chances of a goat delivering quintuplets is 1 in 100,000. The owner has needed to help nurse the 5 kids and monitor the doe for potential complications.
Safeguard Your Chicken Coop Against Storms: 5 Tips
June 12, 2019Spring and summer bring severe weather in the form of storms and tornadoes. Prepare your coop to keep your chickens safe.
Old Barns in America: A Field Guide
June 10, 2019The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here’s how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.
Bee Hunting: A Modern Twist on an Old Practice
June 7, 2019Bee hunting, finding and following wild honeybees, is a mix of excitement and mindful meditation that provides valuable insight into the lives of bees.
When Pigs Fly: 5 Pig-Related Idioms & Their Origins
June 3, 2019Many of our common idioms derive from our common agricultural past. Here are a few pig-specific phrases that especially amuse me.
USDA Census: More Goat Dairies, More Women Farming
May 20, 2019The survey shows big increases in the number of goat dairies and women farmers; other data reveal the popularity of goat products such as cheese and soap.
World Naked Gardening Day: 10 of Our Favorite Instagram Photos
May 6, 2019Did you expose yourself to gardening on Saturday? We did, and we saw a lot of hilarious photos from others who did the same. Here are some favorites.
5 Tips for Gardening Naked
May 3, 2019If you’ve ever wanted to garden au naturel, you might be able to get away with in on World Naked Gardening Day—but we’re not making any promises.
Put a Stuffed Chicken in Your House: 9 Chicken-Themed Items
May 1, 2019Fluffy “house chickens” are among the items we found on the web. Others include a coaster set, superhero leg bands, a bracelet and greeting cards.
4 Tips for Rescuing Abandoned Easter Chicks
April 24, 2019Unfortunately, the weeks after Easter yield lots of abandoned baby chicks. Follow these steps to care for any new charges you might find in your care.
