Keep Sheep? Here Are Ways To Reduce Hay Loss
May 15, 2023If you have sheep, you no doubt feel the pain of wasted hay too often. That stuff isn’t cheap! Here are some tips for minimizing hay loss in your flock.
Video Round Up: 5 Favorite Hobby Farms Stories
November 25, 2022We rounded up 5 of our favorite Hobby Farms video stories from the past year. Check them out, then dig into all the great video content from our contributors!
Start Making Hay Without Mortgaging The Farm
September 20, 2022Sure, you can spend a king’s ransom on new haying equipment, but with a keen eye and willingness to make repairs, you can cut and bale hay on a budget.
4 Ways To Handle & Use Loose Hay
September 6, 2022What’s the best way to handle and use loose hay? There are a surprising number of options. Here are four to get you started.
When Equipment Fails, Gather Hay By Hand
August 30, 2022Gathering dried hay by hand and storing it loose is still a viable strategy in the absence of modern equipment, so heed this tale if trouble arises.
Video: What’s The Deal With The Hay Shortage Crisis?
August 22, 2022Hay is getting harder to find, and prices during the shortage are through the roof. Here's what's going on and tips for feeding your livestock this winter.
Can You Cut Hay With A Brush Hog?
July 26, 2022In a pinch, a brush hog can replace a mower/conditioner for cutting hay. But there are a few shortcomings to be aware of before you begin.
5 Ways to Make Coop-Cleaning Easier
March 19, 2014Cut farm-chore corners without putting the health of your chickens at risk with one or more of these coop-cleaning techniques.
5 Steps To Healthier Cattle Pastures
September 18, 2013Boost the nutritional content of your grazing-pasture plants to boost cattle health and get better quality dairy and beef products in return.
Frost-covered Forage Dangerous to Livestock
October 2, 2012As the season’s first frosts approach, take steps to protect your livestock from toxins produced by frost-damaged forages.
