Don’t be alarmed at the presence of slithering serpents in your chicken runs. The majority of field snakes are not only non-venomous but also beneficial to your farm. The post Snakes Alive! Get To Know Common Farm Serpents appeared first…
Jodi Briggs Gabriel from the North Carolina-based Cedar Path Farm tells us how growing flowers helps encapsulate the magic of farm life. The post Explore The Anchoring, Therapeutic Power Of Cedar Path Farm appeared first on Hobby Farms.
You can supercharge your feed with simple fermentation. Ferment chicken feed to increase nutrients, improve egg quality, cut the feed bill and more! The post Ferment Your Chicken Feed For Numerous Flock Benefits appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Rodents are more pest than predator to chickens, but in the coop they can spread disease and cause destruction, so make sure you don’t attract mice or rats. The post Tips For Keeping Rodents Out Of The Chicken Coop appeared…
HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD The post Episode 55: Marykate Glenn & Lindsey Melling appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Designed by students using reused materials, this cool chicken coop houses chickens that recycle food and yard waste into rich compost for the school garden! The post This Cool Coop Teaches Environmental Responsibility! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
You can use one of your broody hens to hatch duck eggs, says “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising Backyard Ducks” author Gail Damerow. The post A Broody Hen Can Hatch Duck Eggs (Excerpt, “An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Raising…
Did you know June 6 is National Gardening Exercise Day? It’s a day hobby farmers should be keen to celebrate. Here are some ideas to get you started: The post Embrace Hand Tools On National Gardening Exercise Day appeared first…
Are your cattle on pasture at risk of frothy bloat? Learn to recognize the warning signs and what you should do to prevent this fatal condition. The post What You Should Know About Frothy Bloat In Cattle appeared first on…
I’m getting ready for my first year as a beekeeper. My hives are ready, but I’m building this simple, table-style bee stand to keep the boxes off the wet ground. The post Video: Build A Simple DIY Bee Stand For…
