It’s important to know your enemy, and as a chicken-keeper, a bit part of predator prevention is identifying the animals trying to hunt your flock for food. The post ID Chicken Predator Problems To Protect Your Flock appeared first on…
It’s time to start preparing garden beds for winter, an important process to ensure the beds are ready for planting as soon as temperatures warm back up. The post 4 Steps To Prepare Garden Beds For Winter appeared first on…
Songbirds come in many varieties. Some, like bushtits, are tiny, while others, like meadowlarks, are large. Some have distinctive sounds, like the onomatopoeia call of the black-capped chickadee. And others have unmistakable plumage, like the male western tanager. But not…
Equine massages are becoming the norm, but what about massages for goats or cows? Turns out your livestock could benefit from massage therapy, too. The post Bovine Backrubs: Should You Provide Livestock Massage? appeared first on Hobby Farms.
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When you’re establishing a growing endeavor of any size, it’s important to ask a handful of key questions to determine your goals, needs and path forward. The post Ask These Key Questions Before You Start Growing appeared first on Hobby…
When growing season comes to an abrupt end, you can freeze produce to quickly preserve your garden’s late-season yield. Check out these 5 tips! The post Freeze Garden Produce To Preserve Quickly: 5 Tips appeared first on Hobby Farms.
Nearly anytime can be a good time for a decadent dessert. This Creamy Raspberry Mocha Parfait, which combines the flavors of instant coffee, chocolate and raspberries, can be a perfect nightcap to almost any meal. Find more dessert recipes at…
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.
700: Rebecca Newburn on Creating Local Seed Libraries. Helping People Share Seeds in Their Community. In This Podcast: Rebecca Newburn’s vision was to start seed libraries, not just locally, but all over the world. To accomplish this goal, she created…
