How Many Hens Can One Rooster Live With Safely?

How Many Hens Can One Rooster Live With Safely?

A few years ago, after many failed attempts, one of our hens finally managed to hatch a clutch of six chicks. Soon afterward, my delight turned to despair – four of the six were roosters! As our cute fluffy chicks matured into…

What Do Cows Eat (Other Than Grass and Hay)?

What Do Cows Eat (Other Than Grass and Hay)?

If someone asked you, what do cows eat? Your reaction would probably be to sneer and say, well, grass, of course! Everyone knows cows eat grass, but farmers and homesteaders raising cattle for meat, milk, or both know that a cow’s diet is more…

Is Cracked Corn Good for Chickens and Egg Production?

Is Cracked Corn Good for Chickens and Egg Production?

For many years, I only fed my chickens whole or cracked corn. I hoped they were getting all the nutrients needed from the bugs, seeds, fruit, and the surrounding pasture. After a while, however, I noticed my chickens were hardly…

How to Tell If a Duck Egg Is Fertile [3 Easy Ways!]

How to Tell If a Duck Egg Is Fertile [3 Easy Ways!]

How can you tell if your duck eggs are fertile? Consider the following advice from our Indian runner ducks! Let me explain. Our Indian runner ducks are laying once again! But, they have a somewhat haphazard approach to egg production….

The Best Hay for Goats in Their Heyday. Or Any Day!

The Best Hay for Goats in Their Heyday. Or Any Day!

Goats eat everything! Right? Well, my herd of Dwarf Nigerian cross Boer goats doesn’t. Offer them organic lettuce fresh from the garden, and they’ll turn their collective noses up at it. Offer them fresh oat hay, and they won’t even…

How Much Hay to Feed Your Cows In the Winter? This Much!

How Much Hay to Feed Your Cows In the Winter? This Much!

As winter kicks in through the US, cows need extra nutrition! An extra feeding boost helps to you’re your cows warm and fight off the health problems associated with the inclement weather and drop in temperature.  In most parts of…

20 Best Winter Pants for Outdoor Work [Men and Women!]

20 Best Winter Pants for Outdoor Work [Men and Women!]

Working outside during the winter months is always a challenge. While it might be tempting to wrap yourself up in a duvet before heading out, you can’t work with all that fluff immobilizing your limbs, so turn to our best…