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Animals Breeds Chickens 101 Farm & Garden Flock Talk Poultry

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

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This large, white chicken lays brown eggs and has striking features great for showing. Can you guess what it is? Read on for the answer!

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Animals Breeds Farm & Garden Large Animals

Love My Breed: Belted Galloway Cattle

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We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Belted Galloways, a striking, durable and docile cattle breed. Check out what one keeper had to say!

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Animals Beginning Farmers Breeds Chickens 101 Farm & Garden Flock Talk Poultry

Which Chicken Breed Meets Your Needs?

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What's the right chicken breed for your farm? Here's how to determine which breeds will best meet your poultry expectations.

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Animals Breeds Farm & Garden Large Animals

Love My Breed: Get To Know Large Black Pigs

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We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Large Blacks, a docile and attentive breed of pig. Check out one keeper had to say!

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Animals Beginning Farmers Breeds Farm & Garden Large Animals

Love My Breed: Get To Know Pygmy Goats

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We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about keeping pygmy goats, a tiny but mighty breed. Check out what they had to say!

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Animals Beginning Farmers Breeds Farm & Garden Homesteading Large Animals

Breed Profile: Get To Know Jacob Sheep

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A highly marketable old world breed, Jacob Sheep are known for their soft fleece, ease of lambing, meat quality and more. Learn more about this storied animal.

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Animals Breeds Farm & Garden Large Animals

Breed Profile: Get To Know Adorable Alpacas

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Alpacas are calm and quiet animals, making them an ideal livestock choice for many. And these fiber animals don't require large acreage to provide a profit.

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Animals Chicken Coops & Housing Farm & Garden Poultry Poultry Equipment Urban Farm

4 Chicken Coop Improvements For 2022

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The new year is a great time to plan projects for chicken coop improvements that will benefit you and your birds. Here are four I plan to tackle in 2022.

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Animals Breeds Farm & Garden Flock Talk Poultry

Breed Profile: Onagadori Chickens Are Striking & Super Rare

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One of the rarest chicken breeds in existence, the Onagadori is a Japanese chicken with tail feathers that can reach over 20 feet long!

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Animals Breeds Farm & Garden Large Animals

Breed Profile: Get To Know The Australian Shepherd

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A widely respected stock dog with a reputation for an intense nature, the Australian Shepherd makes a valuable addition to the livestock pasture.

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