If you keep hens, you may notice a change at the turn of summer and autumn that can surprise even experienced poultry keepers. More feathers start appearing in the coop, the hens look “scruffy” or partially plucked, and at the same time they lay fewer eggs. Sometimes egg production drops only slightly, while in other… Read more

There are significant differences in nutrition among sheep breeds. These differences result from selective breeding for different production purposes — meat, milk, wool, or a combination of traits. Read more