Livestock

Choosing the best chicken breeds for your climate can be a big decision. Most people are concerned about their egg layers in cold weather, but …

Experiencing the ebb and flow of egg production? You can safely provide supplemental chicken coop lighting when you take these factors into consideration. If you …

Raising chickens, whether egg layers or meat chickens, can be a challenge at times. Predators, sick animals, cleaning out the coops, or even just being …

Raising your own meat birds is a wonderful way to provide some of your own food. You will also ensure that your food is raised …

There is no one style of rabbit housing that is suitable for all situations, but there are certain basic rabbit housing needs that should be …

Adorable baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks can sure be tempting. It may seem like a good idea to bring them home as the perfect …

Raising backyard chickens for beginners. We asked The Rootsy Community what they thought a beginner needs to know to be successful. We call it CSA, …

Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before getting bees. How to set up the apiary, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping …

Making money from the homestead is possible and raising chickens for eggs can be a good stream of income. Learn how to raise chickens for …

As backyard chicken keepers, we all daydream of our ideal chicken setup. An acreage with plenty of space for the flock to free-range (and it …