Meet Sweetie, the Pygmy Goat
November 12, 2012One of Mom’s friends rescued Sweetie, the Pygmy goat, but now Sweetie needs a home so she’s come to live with us on our farm.
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.
The Case of the Curious Chicken
August 13, 2012Photo by Audrey Pavia This hen has been exhibiting a very weird behavior. I’ve had my flock of bantams for several years now, and I spend a lot of time watching them. So at this point, it’s hard for them to come up with a behavior I haven’t seen before. Yet, that is what happened […]
Protect Your Livestock from Ticks
July 16, 2012Mom took me and Uzzi for a walk the day before yesterday, and we all got ticks. Now Uzzi and I have itchy spots where Mom took them off. Ow!
7 Ways to Avoid a Barn Fire
June 29, 2012Barn fires are the most common emergency disaster farmers encounter. Reduce the risk of devastation on your farm.
Vital Signs – Part 1
March 26, 2012If you thought your livestock friend was sick, would you know how to assess his vital signs? It’s easy, but it varies somewhat from species to species—and you should practice before you need to know how.
Infographic: The Meat Makers
September 27, 2011Get the info you need to choose the best meat to raise on your hobby farm.
A Tough Decision
September 5, 2011Photo by Audrey Pavia Red will be going to a new home soon. Last night was a hard night. I finally made a decision I had been struggling with for months: It was time to give up my quarter horse, Red. Red came to us about four years ago, when his owners, Kim and Mike, […]
Good Husbandry Grants Available
August 16, 2011Hobby farmers certified by Animal Welfare Approved can apply for funding to support projects benefiting the welfare of livestock.
Urban Farmers Fight Legal Hurdles
May 6, 2011Courtesy Hemera/Thinkstock In attempts to grow foods locally, some urban farmers have violated local laws. While aphids are raiding gardens for a taste of the tomatoes, city officials are conducting raids of their own, handing out fines to urban farmers for breaking the law. Yep, growing tomatoes—or any food crops—is illegal in some municipalities. Certain […]
