In a recent issue of Chickens magazine, editors chose the best of the flock from submitted reader photos. Enjoy this gallery of beloved backyard chickens! The post Shutterclucks: Chickens Editors Choose Reader Photos appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Why would a rooster suddenly stop roosting on his provided perch? Here are four potential ailments, as well as one reason that just makes sense! The post Why Won’t My Rooster Roost On The Perch Anymore? appeared first on Hobby…
Study shows guidance on garden soil contaminants such as lead is inconsistent—or missing altogether—but urban growers can take action. The post Getting The Lead Out On Urban Farm, Garden Soil appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Poultry can get injured, and wound care is important in case a chicken gets hurt. Here are some basic pointers for chicken wound care. The post Poultry Wound Care For An Injured Chicken appeared first on Hobby Farms.
You may hear a crow from the coop, even without a rooster, if one of your hens undergoes chicken sex reversal and starts to develop male traits. The post Let’s Talk About Chicken Sex Reversal appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Made with reclaimed wood and built for chicken health, keeping ease and aesthetic value, this coop makes one cool home for a pampered flock! The post This Handmade Chicken Home Is One Cool Coop! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Taking down an old fence line? Those wooden fence posts you’re removing might be salvageable and reusable for other projects. The post Can Old Wooden Fence Posts Be Salvaged? appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Cattle are generally well-suited to cold temperatures, but prepare for winter now to ensure livestock health and comfort when the mercury drops. The post Fall Tasks To Prepare Cattle For Cold Winter Conditions appeared first on Hobby Farms.
As cold weather approaches, check out these key tips for protecting your garden from the threat of frost for increased yield and longer growing. The post Tips For Protecting Your Garden Against Frost appeared first on Hobby Farms.
This time of year, egg production drops while chickens are molting—shedding old feathers to produce new ones. Here’s how you can help them through seasonal molt. The post 5 Protein Sources You Can Offer Molting Chickens appeared first on Hobby…
