About Farm Animals Hub
Welcome to Farm Animals Hub, a friendly, practical resource for anyone who cares for animals on a farm, smallholding, or backyard homestead. Our mission is to share clear, trustworthy information about care, breeds, husbandry, and everyday farm life so that animals thrive and their keepers feel confident and responsible.
Whether you are just starting with your first chicken coop, expanding a small herd of goats, or refining your care routines after years on the land, Farm Animals Hub aims to be a helpful companion. We focus on humane, sustainable practices that prioritize animal welfare while recognizing the realities of modern small-scale farming.
Our mission
We believe good animal care begins with practical knowledge. Our goals are to:
- Provide accessible, evidence-informed guidance on daily care, housing, feeding, and health.
- Highlight breed characteristics and matching animals to your goals, climate, and resources.
- Share husbandry techniques that promote welfare, biosecurity, and sustainability.
- Create a welcoming space for questions, shared experience, and responsible learning.
About the author
Farm Animals Hub was founded and is written by Emma Clarke, a small-scale farmer and animal science graduate with over a decade of hands-on experience. Emma grew up on a mixed family farm, studied livestock management and animal welfare, and later worked as a farm assistant and education coordinator for agricultural outreach programs.
Her experience covers a wide range of species including chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, pigs, and a few backyard cattle. She has managed breeding programs, seasonal health plans, and built appropriate, low-cost housing designs. Emma writes with a practical focus: what works, why it matters, and how to adapt advice to different situations.
What you’ll find on this site
Farm Animals Hub is organized to help you quickly find the information you need. Content includes:
- Care guides for daily routines, seasonal adjustments, and common management tasks.
- Breed profiles explaining temperament, productivity, and suitability for various climates and scales.
- Health and first response articles covering common illnesses, preventative care, and when to call a veterinarian.
- Husbandry and housing recommendations, from bedding and ventilation to fencing and predator protection.
- How-to projects including DIY shelters, feeders, and biosecure improvements with step-by-step instructions.
- Seasonal checklists to keep your animals healthy throughout the year, with simple action items for spring, summer, fall, and winter.
- Real-life stories and practical lessons learned from everyday farm life, so you can learn from successes and mistakes alike.
Editorial approach and sources
Accuracy and practicality are central to our approach. Articles are based on a combination of academic sources, extension service materials, veterinary guidance, and first-hand experience. Where appropriate, we link to peer-reviewed research or extension resources and note when advice is region-specific.
We are committed to humane care and promote practices that align with animal welfare standards. If you find content that needs clarification or local adaptation, please reach out so we can update or expand it.
Community and contributions
Farm Animals Hub is a community-minded resource. If you have a practical how-to, case study, or a question you think others would benefit from, we welcome guest posts and reader contributions. All submissions are reviewed for accuracy and usefulness before publication.
Get in touch
If you have questions, suggestions, or a story to share, use the contact form on this site or email hello at farmanimalshub dot org. You can also subscribe to our newsletter for seasonal tips, new guides, and curated resources.
Thank you for stopping by. Whether you’re tending a single flock or managing a mixed homestead, Farm Animals Hub is here to help you care confidently and compassionately for the animals you raise.
