With its fluffy feathers and gentle demeanor, no other breed of chicken has inspired people to own poultry as has the Cochin, a beautiful Asian bird. The post Breed Profile: The Cochin Chicken Stands Out appeared first on Hobby Farms.
This classic jam marries the sweetness of strawberry with rhubarb’s sour tang for a seasonal spread that goes great with just about anything! The post Recipe: Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Jam appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Nutrition takes an all-natural turn when it comes to raising geese, an increasingly popular type of poultry. But what, exactly, do geese eat? The post What Do Geese Eat? How To Feed These Popular Waterfowl appeared first on Hobby Farms.
In this excerpt from “The Ecological Farm,” author Helen Atthowe shares some weed suppression experiments she conducted on her farm. The post My On-Farm Weed Suppression Experiments (Excerpt, “The Ecological Farm”) appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Do you need a rototiller to start a garden? The tool surely prepares a growing space quickly, but a no-till approach can be more beneficial to soil in the long run. The post Do You Need A Rototiller To Start…
It’s important to provide appropriate rations for poultry, but your chickens will enjoy food scraps, too. Check out these “free” foods for the coop! The post Feed Chickens Food Scraps To Reduce Waste (& Your Feed Bill) appeared first on…
In this excerpt from “Chicken Keeping Pure + Simple: A Fun, Friendly Guide to Backyard Chicken Keeping,” author Nikki Husted provides ideas to engage kids with your flock. The post Activities For Kids & Chickens (Book Excerpt) appeared first on…
Whether you’re repairing a roof or pruning tall trees, consider renting an aerial work platform the next time you need to complete a high-altitude farm job. The post Rise To New Levels With An Aerial Work Platform appeared first on…
If you have sheep, you no doubt feel the pain of wasted hay too often. That stuff isn’t cheap! Here are some tips for minimizing hay loss in your flock. The post Keep Sheep? Here Are Ways To Reduce Hay…
This round of Say Cheese contenders includes fuzzy bantams, proud roosters, an adorable duckling and much more, so check out these photos from Hobby Farms readers! The post Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Poultry Photos appeared first on Hobby Farms.
