It’s time to take charge of my adventurous chickens who’ve decided the entire farm is their domain and learn how to clip a chicken’s wings so it can’t fly! My diverse group of crossbreed chooks has been on a bit…
Most chickens lay their eggs in the first few hours of daylight. But it makes you wonder… Could they lay eggs at any time of the day? Exactly what time of day do most chickens lay eggs? Does the weather…
Why do chickens stop laying eggs? The reasons range from the natural, like shorter days and molting, to challenges like dietary gaps and stress. But don’t fret! By mimicking longer days with artificial light, pampering your molting birds with protein-rich…
Possums are the ultimate opportunists of the backyard. They won’t turn down an easy meal, including a chicken coop raid at night. Possums do eat chickens, although full-grown chickens are generally safe. They will prey on weak, small hens, as…
How to trim goat hooves is one of those useful things to know when you’re raising goats on a homestead or farm. Not only does it save you lots of money, but you’re also avoiding things like hoof rot, infections,…
As the days get longer and warmer, it’s the perfect time to start a new garden project like a watermelon trellis. Late spring and early summer are ideal for planting watermelons, which are big, juicy, and packed with health benefits….
It sounds like my hens are being tortured. The shrill cries, cackles, and shrieks they make when laying an egg are enough to have the neighbors making noise complaints or, on a particularly bad day, reporting a suspected murder. The…
Can’t find the best name for your pig? Then read our epic list of 60+ funny and cute pig names! We’re about to list some of the best female pig names, boar names, famous pig names, and cute names for…
I have been toying with the idea of introducing cows to our smallholding, but the thought of upgrading all our fences is a little daunting, to say the least. From what I’ve experienced of cows, they perceive fences primarily as…
If you’re going to a farm to look at chickens or to pick up a llama, arriving at a muddy field with a sagging gate and a flimsy sign with a faded number on it can be soul-destroying. You don’t…
Ducklings, like their adult counterparts, are omnivores from birth, but determining what baby ducks can and cannot eat can be tricky since there are so many feeds and treats to choose from. So, what do you feed ducklings, and what…
You knew you were pregnant when you started craving sour cream Pringles dipped in Nutella, but your goat won’t show such obvious signs. Unfortunately, even a growing belly isn’t reliable, so you’ll have to think outside the box – and the…
Can chickens eat timothy hay? Well yes, they can, but it’s best if they don’t. Timothy hay can cause crop impaction (more on this later), as can other long-stemmed hay. My chickens love having yummy alfalfa to munch on, especially…
After a surprisingly mild October, temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere are now plummeting, and it’s time to start thinking about how to keep your chickens warm in winter, ideally without electricity. To keep chickens warm in winter without electricity, you…
My Indian Runner Ducks quack me up. They operate as a single unit, running in formation as though they share one brain between their 13 bodies. They’re busy birds, constantly foraging, flirting, and floating. They also love their food, gobbling…