The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens
Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and…
Income Opportunities for Poultry Farmers
Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific…
Livestock Guard Dogs: Just Like Lassie, Only Better
When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and…
Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and…
How to Properly Clip a Chicken’s Wing
To answer the age-old question: yes, chickens can fly. Those who consider…
Build Your Own Chicken Tractor
The humble chicken is a worthwhile pet, a voracious eater of insects,…
The Thrill of the Small-Animal Auction
It was 9:00 on a frigid Saturday night in mid-January. The sun…
