There’s no sweeter sound than a newborn kid bleating for the first time. If you’ve had a successful kidding, and your doe has been attended to, you might be wondering, what’s next for the ...
About Minorca Chicken: White Faced, Mediterranean Oddities
If you are interested in this chicken’s sister breed, the White-Faced Black Spanish, you may have heard of Minorcas. Minorcas have been used in many breeding projects and played a large part in ...
Understanding Goat Behavior and the Dynamics of a Goat Herd
Goats are smart, curious critters and if you don't have a good handle on goat behavior, you may find yourself outsmarted. When you understand the dynamics of a goat herd, you'll be ready to ...
Modern Game Chicken: A Leggy and Unique Breed
When I see the Modern Game Chickens the first word that comes to mind for me is 'prehistoric' as they proudly sport their long legs and dinosaur-like poses. I don’t think there is anything too ...
How to Identify and Treat an Egg Bound Chicken
As the name of this affliction may suggest, there is nothing pleasant for a hen about being egg bound. Not only is an egg bound chicken extremely uncomfortable, but she is also in danger. If ...
New Hampshire Red Chicken: Simple Birds for the Practical Farmer
When I think of a hardy, no-nonsense chicken breed with excellent production abilities, New Hampshire Red Chickens are some of the first birds that come to mind. These chickens are also an excellent ...
Getting Started with Raising Calves for Beef on Your Homestead
A sizzling steak on the grill - or a saucy cheeseburger made from homegrown ground beef, does this not make your mouth water? Have you ever considered being self-sufficient by raising beef calves ...
How to Introduce New Chickens into an Old Laying Flock
When I first started chicken keeping, I didn't realize how much raising chickens was like keeping a garden. By that, I mean there's the routine daily maintenance like feeding, watering, and coop ...
Marek’s Disease in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Although owning chickens come with huge benefits, there are also perils. One of these is a chicken disease that is extremely contagious and deadly, called Marek's Disease. If you own a flock of ...