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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…

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.