Raising goats for either meat or milk can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. Although goats have a reputation for eating anything and everything, they’re also very...

Pigs love food. If given a chance, they'll spend all day eating. If that isn’t an option, some pigs sit and chew as though dreaming of the food they wish they were eating.   Why do...

Chickens have many uses, including eggs, meat, or ornamental chickens. Some chicken owners want friendly chickens that can be part of the family in a pet setting.  If you are looking for...

Being bullied by your pet pig is no joke. Even a mini-pig weighs almost as much as the average adult human. Any act of aggression is potentially dangerous. I’ve been bitten and trampled by pigs in...

I’ve witnessed hundreds of interactions between horses and dogs. Some have been gentle and companionable, while others have left me fearing for the dog’s life.  Do horses like dogs?...

Yesterday, I gave my pig a few plums that got overripe before I had the chance to eat them. It was only an hour or two later that I started to worry. What if he choked on one of the pits? I quickly...