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HOBBY FARMS PRESENTS: GROWING GOOD The post Episode 43: Reingard Rieger appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Considering taking the plunge into keeping chickens? Great choice, but mind these four considerations before purchasing your first poultry. The post 4 Considerations Before Keeping Chickens  appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Developed across centuries in Cuba and officially first recognized in 1939, the Cubalaya is a proud, majestic bird that keepers should consider adding! The post The Cubalaya Is A Hardy, Versatile & Historic Breed appeared first on Hobby Farms.

A tractor-mounted snow blower can be a great tool for clearing snow. But operating a snow blower attachment isn’t as easy as it looks. The post 4 Tips For Operating A Tractor-Mounted Snow Blower appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Grow fresh forage in and around the run for your chickens to enjoy throughout the winter to improve nutrition and boost your flock’s activity. The post Supplemental Winter Treats Keep Chickens Happy, Healthy appeared first on Hobby Farms.

You wear a coat in the winter, so does your livestock need coats, too? When it comes to horses, cattle, sheep and goats, the answer may surprise you. The post The Why Behind Winter Wear For Livestock appeared first on…

Cattle don’t need TLC when the temperatures drop, but it is important to attend to their water, feed and shelter needs as cold weather settles in. The post Preparing Cattle (& Yourself) For Cold Winter Temperatures appeared first on Hobby…

You can create Permabeds, or permanent garden beds, with a two-wheel tractor and power ridger by following a few key guidelines. The post Build Permabeds With A 2-Wheel Tractor & Power Ridger appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Make this recipe for homemade candles (beeswax- or soy-based) to warm up your house with holiday scents. Plus, scented candles make great gifts! The post Warm Up The Holidays With Homemade Jar Candles  appeared first on Hobby Farms.

Providing area woodpeckers with some extra nesting options is as simple as repurposing a large fallen limb. Here’s how to build a woodpecker house of your own. The post Make A Downy Woodpecker House On The Cheap appeared first on…