February marks the start of American Heart Month — a month dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every 34 seconds, one person dies in the…
Chickens see the world in a unique way due to some unique physical traits of their eyes. Read on to learn all about chicken vision! The post Chickens Have Some Unique Vision Traits appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Winter can be hard on chickens, so here are some basic tips for keeping you flock safe and comfortable during these cold midwinter days and night. The post Winter Care Keeps Chickens Healthy & Comfortable appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Amsterdam – 7 February 2023. The winner of the start- and scale-up challenge, organized by GreenTech Americas in cooperation with the Netherlands Embassy in Mexico and the Netherlands Business Support Office Querétaro, is Valto Biocontrol with the product V10. The Dutch…
The post Reflections on the Eva Clayton Rural Food Institute’s Rural Food Forum In Honor of Black History Month appeared first on Farm Sanctuary.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s take the time to strengthen the most important thing in our life: love. What better time to consciously strengthen it than Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to showing our significant other how much they mean…
If you’re interested in grafting apple trees, choosing the right rootstock is a critical step. Here are four things to consider when buying apple rootstock. The post 4 Things to Consider When Buying Apple Rootstock appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Your phone dings and a favorite friend asks, “Are you home? We thought we would stop by for a few minutes.” Or, you look at the clock and think, “It would be so nice to have Dick and Jane stop…
Complete with ventilation, an open run and even an air conditioner, this New Jersey chicken coop keeps things comfy for its resident hens. The post This Cool Coop Puts Chicken Comfort First! appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Bad hair day? Consider checking out the hair whorls on your cow’s face. Science has determined a cowlick is linked to cattle behavior, movement and even reproductive capacity. The post For Cattle, A Cowlick Means More Than A Bad Hair…
