Farm Animals as Pets

Whether you raise chickens or just received a baby chick for Easter, you'll find a name in this list for every breed and personality.

Build an automatic watering system for your chickens for less than $10.

"How much hay do I need for the winter?" In this article, I'll discuss how I calculate how much hay to buy each winter without buying too much or too little.

More and more, people are taking control of the foods they eat, including growing and raising their own. It is important to note that the practice isn't without its hazards.

Light-hearted trials and tribulations of caring for chickens and the story of the Amazon Hen and Small Rooster.

The Drenthe Heath Sheep (Dutch: Drents Heideschaap) is the oldest sheep breed of the Netherlands. Both ewes and rams wear horns. I've raised these sheep for over 30 years now and they're beautiful.

Dealing with backyard chicken diseases is a fact of life when raising healthy chickens. Find out a few things you can do to help remedy most chicken ailments.

Pekin ducks have been around for over 2000 years. These beautiful birds grow extremely fast and produce a lot of meat and eggs. These friendly majestic creatures often make great pets due to their unique personalities and social skills.

Cage-free, free roaming, and ranging rabbits for meat—does it work? Read on for what I did and what I learned.

When you put chickens in a small pen or coop they get bored and will end up hurting one another. Here are easy and fun ideas for chicken toys that you can make using items around your house.

People love to breed animals with extreme characteristics, but what does this mean for chickens? Take a gander at some truly freaky chicken breeds.

Domestic ducks are ducks that are cared for and/or raised by people. People typically raise ducks for pets, eggs, meat, and show. Domesticated ducks rely on people for food and shelter.

Aside from being an important agricultural commodity, sheep are often kept as pets. This article discusses what you need to know if you have pet sheep, or are considering acquiring some in the future.

Looking for a little more self-sufficiency? This article will tell you what you need to know about producing your own chicken and pork.

Crucial information that could save the life of a lamb that is cold, chilled, or has hypothermia. Hypoglycemia and starvation are addressed as well.

Here are more than a dozen tips for raising healthy, happy backyard chickens. Learn about one of the fastest growing hobbies worldwide.