Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos
March 24, 2023This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!
Watching For Wildlife On the Farm, Part 2: Birds!
September 7, 2022Birds will find their way into your farm outbuildings, and your best best is to discourage most of them from nesting. Here are a few things you can do.
Birds Vs. Berries: How To Save Your Fruit
June 8, 2015Employ barrier and deterrence methods to protect your berry harvest from winged creatures that might get to the fruit before you do.
Winter Treats for the Birds
January 1, 2014Our farm is named after the beautiful mockingbird, which tends to be quite territorial about the property where it nests.
Beep! Beep! The Real Scoop on Roadrunners
September 1, 2013Uzzi and I were amazed when a roadrunner appeared on our farm this year. Yes, a roadrunner—just like the one in cartoons. We thought he’d say, “Beep! Beep!” and when he didn’t, we asked him why. He gave us a disdainful look that said “foolish goats” and replied, “We are not at all like that silly cartoon!”
15 Accessories For Your Chicken Coop
February 12, 2013Choosing from the many accessories available for your chicken coop can be overwhelming. Use this guide to determine what you need right away and what can be added to the wish list.
Broomcorn for the Birds
February 7, 2013I have really been enjoying watching the birds this winter. Although they always love the black oil sunflower seeds and suet we put out for them, this year they seem to be particularly fond of the broomcorn a farmer friend gave to me.
3 Ways to Keep a Pest-free Garden
January 24, 2013In last week’s post, I discussed a couple of excellent pest-prevention techniques you can easily employ in your own garden. Here are a few more of my favorites.
Wet Spring Hurts Wildlife Populations
June 3, 2011Excessive rains this spring have caused short-term nesting problems for bird and small-mammal populations, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Mr. Pecker
April 11, 2011A feisty male house finch has taken to fighting with his reflection in the ladies’ room where I work. Sometimes I feel incredibly lucky. Not only do I live in an amazing urban-farming community, but I also work here, just a couple of miles from my house. The property where I work is around a […]
