'œFunny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals'ť by Laurie Zaleski (St. Martin's Press) As its title promises, Laurie Zaleski's memoir about how she came to found and run a large animal ...

Getting farm animals sounds like a dream—fresh eggs, homemade cheese, and an Instagram-worthy countryside life. But not every animal is a good match for beginners. Before you start picturing yourself ...

Chickens? A goat? Pot-bellied pig? Many people did during the COVID pandemic, and now, unfortunately, sanctuaries are seeing a spike in surrendered farm animals. But, if you are still looking to spend ...

From playful goats to gentle pigs, the best farm animals to have as pets bring charm, personality, and a little country magic ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm explain which crops are best for feeding farm animals. Wife of suspended Osceola ...

Farm animals are often associated with open fields and rural life, but many of them also make surprisingly affectionate, intelligent, and fun companions. While they're not your typical house pets, ...

Scientists found nanoplastics entering farm animal cells, raising new concerns for food safety and animal health.

On a breathtakingly lush, undulating stretch of hills, forests and prairies on the outskirts of Stoughton, Heartland Farm Sanctuary’s mission mirrors the beauty of the landscape. “What we’re doing is ...

Doubling your cattle herd takes significant time and investment … unless you’re 11 years old with one heifer to your name. Our daughter Anika recently doubled her herd when her heifer, Polly, her ...

Scientists in the Netherlands studying the spread of plastic waste have turned their eye to meat and dairy products, and discovered high rates of contamination in farm animals. The findings shed new ...