Bloat - that puffy and uncomfortable feeling from eating too much at that holiday potluck, or perhaps you drank a few too many sodas. Although bloat is something that’s unpleasant to deal with, it’s ...
A Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Chicken-Selling Business
Are you considering starting up your own chicken selling business? There’s a lot to consider when it comes to any endeavor, so it’s an excellent idea to consider all the different angles and ...
Coccidiosis in Sheep: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
A few weeks ago, a farmer friend of ours incited a bit of panic when he mentioned that it wasn’t wise to multispecies graze our sheep and chickens together. When pressed for reasons why he cited ...
Welsh Harlequin Duck: An Endangered, Dual Purpose Breed
Welsh Harlequin Ducks are a breed with a unique history, diverse uses, and a teetering endangerment status. This duck is well suited for a variety of uses, from meat and egg production to raising ...
How to Keep Your Chickens Cool in Hot Days and Ensure Their Good Health
I am not too proud to admit that I am a big wimp when it comes to the heat. As soon as temperatures rise above 70°, I try to stay inside as much as possible, ideally in front of a fan or air ...
Glossary of Duck Terminology
When it comes to our little ducky friends, there are some niche duck words that are a little different from other poultry. I called a male duck a rooster for some time before I realized they had a ...
How to Keep Pigs Cool in the Heat to Minimize Their Discomfort
96° - that’s the forecasted high today for my town. Phew! That’s about 30° too warm for my liking. I don’t think the pigs are any different. In fact, almost immediately after the sun came up this ...
White Muscle Disease in Lambs: What Is It and How to Prevent It?
This year, a peculiar and unfortunate incident occurred on our farm. In fact, it was an incident that repeated itself twice. A couple of days after being born, two lambs died - for no ...
Kunekune Pigs: Are They Right For Your Homestead?
If you’re thinking about raising Kunekune pigs on your small farm, you’ve made a great decision. These heritage-breed pigs are great for small to moderate-sized farms and homesteads. They are native ...