Backyard Livestock

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Articles

Tips on keeping chickens warm and protected during cold months
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience for the whole family and it’s a great way to be more self-sufficient. They are relatively easy... Learn More
The impact of eggs in New Hampshire is far-reaching
The volume of industrial and agricultural infrastructure in New Hampshire gives our state a strong base to support local egg production, consumption a... Learn More
Livestock specialist Elaina Enzien joins Nate and Emma for a fascinating discuss keeping farm animals in your backyard.
Livestock specialist Elaina Enzien joins Nate and Emma for a fascinating discuss keeping farm animals in your backyard. And Emma's featured plant is j... Learn More

Resources

Internal Parasites can be classified into two basic groups, worms and protozoa.

Parasitic disease differs from bacterial and viral dise... Learn More
You can a lot about hay by looking at it, feeling it, and even (carefully!) smelling it. The video below discusses what sorts of things distinguish hi... Learn More
Forage testing is the best way to assess the quality of your hay, but getting accurate results depends on starting with a representative sample. The v... Learn More
Housing


If you choose to raise turkeys indoors on floors that are cleanable, it will be easier to control predators and parasit... Learn More
Sources of Hens

Though it’s sometimes possible to buy five-month old pullets that are ready to start laying eggs, it’s more likely you’... Learn More
Whether for eggs or for meat, in order to have success with your small or large poultry flock, you need to make sure you start and end with a healthy ... Learn More