Ask backyard flock owners why they started raising chickens, and they’ll probably mention eggs. Ask them why they keep doing it, and you’ll hear a very different answer. Most people don’t bring home their first chicks because they’re looking for…

Thinking about getting chickens for eggs? Maybe consider duck eggs, instead—they are bigger and healthier, with better taste and texture. The post Duck Eggs: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Use Them appeared first on Hobby Farms.

If your hens give you more cracked eggs than whole ones, it’s time to give them a calcium boost. The post Thin Eggshells: Causes, Prevention & Treatment appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Chickens are an integral part of the homestead. Find the perfect breed to suit your needs, whether you want eggs, meat or show birds. The post Chickens on the Farm: Breeds, Housing & Care Tips appeared first on Hobby Farms.

If you raise horses, goats, sheep, cattle, alpacas, or other livestock, you’ve probably wondered: what are hooves made of? While hooves may seem similar to human fingernails, they’re specially engineered to support an animal’s full weight, absorb shock, and withstand…

A USDA program aims to protect rare livestock breeds and other animals by saving genetic material. The post Breeds of Livestock Worth Preserving appeared first on Hobby Farms.