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Farm Pond Management & Care

Become knowledgeable about pond care 101 and learn farm pond management and maintenance, like aerating pond water and stocking for all seasons. Read More

How is Maple Syrup Made? Tapping Trees & Syrup Production

How is maple syrup made? Learn the basics of tapping trees for maple syrup, the equipment and supplies needed, and syrup boiling and production. Read More

Just for Fun: Coloring Sheets – May/June 2025
May 14, 2025 · · Kids' Corner

Add to Favorites This section of Just for Fun brings you the fabulous coloring sheets sent in by our wonderful readers. As the newsletters progress through a two-month period, this … Read More

2025 Coolest Coops Photo Contest!
May 1, 2025 · · Coops,Giveaways

Show off your coop in the Coolest Coop photo contest for a chance to win some amazing prizes. PLUS, your coop could be featured in the August/September issue of Backyard Poultry. Don't miss this clucking opportunity to strut your stuff and let your coop shine! Ends May 20! Read More

Rooster vs. Hen: Know Before They Crow
May 5, 2022 · · Chickens 101

How do you tell apart a baby rooster vs baby hen? Several methods can determine rooster vs hen traits (including some which are breed-specific). Read More

Loveable Enthusiasm of Four Young Ducklings
May 17, 2025 · · Ducks

I’ve worked hard to raise strong, healthy youngsters. Like a proud parent, I’m excited to see our little ones grow and take their place in the poultry yard. Read More

The Ins and Outs of Buying Bees
December 2, 2021 · · Beekeeping 101

Every spring potential beekeepers begin to get excited about starting to keep bees. They read beekeeping books and articles, and talk to experienced beekeepers about everything from setting up their apiary to buying bees. Read More

Nosema Disease in Honey Bees
February 21, 2021 · · Health & Pests

Nosema is a serious disease of honey bees caused by a microsporidian. A microsporidian is a type of single-celled fungus that reproduces by spores. The nosema organisms live and reproduce in the honey bee midgut where they steal nutrients and prevent digestion. Read More

Honeybee History: A Spring Preparation

We share a long and intimate history with the honeybee, much further back than most would ever imagine. Prep for spring with knowledge. Read More