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…
This crowd-pleasing Texas caviar recipe is as tasty as it is easy to make. Read ’til the end for a time- and space-saving tip you’ll use time and again! The post Recipes: Ma’s Texas Caviar Is Easy, Versatile & Tasty appeared…
These 7 tasty drink recipes make luxurious cocktails (or mocktails) using, among other ingredients, your bounty of backyard eggs. Great for summertime sipping! The post Use Your Eggs In These 7 Summertime Cocktails! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
For Malia F., the family’s flock led to hen bonding, a case of chicken math, a nasty pecking order incident and an introduction to poultry exhibition. The post Chicken Chat: Falling In Love With A Special Flock appeared first on…
One of the original dual-purpose birds, the Redcap chicken is slowly starting to make a comeback. Learn more about this historic poultry below. The post Hats Off To The Redcap! Historic Chicken Makes A Comeback appeared first on Hobby Farms.
New chicks means it’s time to check the brooder for drafts, damage and other detrimental conditions. This checklist will get your brooder up and ready for new baby birds! The post Check Out This Essential Chick Brooder Checklist appeared first…
Where a 35-gallon leg tank once met my orchard’s watering needs, I now find it’s more effective to use a dozen hoses to water my plants. There’s a lesson in that for farmers. The post Switching Tanks For Hoses Illustrates…
