We decided to raise chickens on our smallholding as pets for our children. We also have a few horses in our stable. Recently we had a situation where one of the horses stepped on a young chicken...

Chickens are becoming a popular farm animal and a popular pet. There are many reasons to have chickens, including yummy eggs. As chickens gain popularity, you may wonder what breed is the best to...

Recently, my young filly was yawning a little more than usual. I had kept it in the back of my mind that my filly would start teething soon, but it still surprised me to see her yawning like she was....

This morning my horse came in for breakfast with a large wet patch on her one flank. It was clear from the ruffled hair that she’s been biting at herself.  Why is my horse biting its sides?...

Ponies are small horses with spunky, feisty, and quirky personalities. What’s not to love? Before you get swept up in the thrills of buying your first pony, you first need to understand how to care...

Pigs have a simple yet effective digestive system that converts animal and plant material into digestible nutrients.  Can pigs eat fruit? Pigs can eat most fruits, including apples, bananas,...