Poultry

Find tips for raising poultry, including broilers, layer chickens, and turkeys. This section also includes information on flock management, handling, animal health, equipment, buildings, and technology.

Ageless Iron

The genius of a farm boy

By Ageless Iron
How the Model T and the legendary Fordson tractor came to be is testimony to a boy who loved mechanics but loathed labor-intensive chores.
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Successful Farming TV Show

Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction

By Successful Farming TV Show
The hottest piece of machinery today are track tractors. Dave travels to an auction to check out prices on a pair of John Deere 9620 RX tractors.
Low-hour John Deere 9620 RX tractors sell at auction
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Keep hens laying in fall and winter

As the hours of daylight decrease in the fall, hens tend to stop laying eggs. However, if you keep the chickens comfy with light and warmth, they'll reward you with more eggs.

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Keeping chickens out of trees

Why did the chicken cross the road? To roost in the tree. Some hens prefer a tree branch over a nice coop. And good luck changing their minds.
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10 chicken breeds for your farm

Here are 10 timeless chicken breeds for the farm, including Araucana, Brahma, and Cochin. Read about their unique qualities and characteristics.
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Backyard chickens manure management

Backyard chickens can be very rewarding, but you also need to deal with the manure they leave behind. Good manure management will reduce flies and odor.
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Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

Tractor Cooler Mount, Sept 2020 AATF When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more

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