Many people love the idea of having a rooster as part of their chicken flock. The early morning crowing is so iconic of farm life that when allowed, chicken owners often want to experience it. But, roosters can be aggressive. This becomes problematic if you have children; in some cases, it can be dangerous for […]
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Free-ranging chickens have many benefits, but it’s sad and frustrating when hawks, owls, or eagles kill or kidnap your chickens. At that moment, they become the enemy! Keeping your chickens safe from raptures and other predator birds is important if your chickens are free-range chickens. How To Keep Hawks, Eagles, and Owls Away From
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One of the most common errors that I see online is the assumption that because a food is high in nutrients for people, it must also be suitable for rabbits. If you doubt that, search for almost any food on this list. You will quickly find articles that list vitamins, talk about how people can
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Rabbits are fun, amazing animals. If you are lucky enough to have a pet rabbit, you want to keep it safe and healthy. You probably want to spoil it a little with healthy, and fun treats for it to eat. Many of the vegetables, herbs, and plants around your house and yard are edible
Can My Rabbit Eat…? Safe Foods For Your Pet Bunny! Read More »
Miniature horses are known to be less expensive than your average Quarterhorse, right? While a miniature horse may cost considerably less to buy and care for, there are numerous expenses you must be prepared for. How much do miniature horses cost? Miniature horses cost between $500-$1,300 to buy. One miniature horse costs around $158.77-$256.59
How Much Do Miniature Horses Cost to Buy, Raise? Full Guide Read More »
You glance out the window to see your two horses frolicking in the field, playing. Suddenly they stand close together like a mirror image, and one stretches her neck out to plant small, repetitive bites on her companion’s rump. The gelding mimics her, and for several minutes they’re lost to the world as they
Horse Allogrooming: Understanding Social Grooming For Owners Read More »
When homesteading, water is the most critical consideration. You need it to grow a garden, farm, raise pasture, and raise livestock. I can’t think of any of the many homestead types that don’t require adequate water. Water is essential. Not only is it is vital for raising plants and produce for your family. It
Homesteaders Guide to Water Rights: Ground-Surface-Rainwater Read More »
When beef cattle get mastitis, it can be harder to identify, address, and treat. Beef cattle are different than dairy cattle, which critically affects treating mastitis. Did you know that beef cattle can be at a higher risk of mastitis than dairy cattle because they are usually kept in a herd longer? Plus, many
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How can you offer 24/7 protection for your farm animals? Well, an unconventional choice may be employing guard alpacas. While alpacas have limits as guard animals, they have been proven to be effective against certain predators. In their natural habitat, alpacas often group together to chase predators away from aging alpacas or crias. Some alpacas
Guard Alpacas: What Farm Animals Can Alpacas Protect? Read More »
First-time chicken owners often find themselves at a loss when they see their birds flying and escaping the coop. While chickens can’t fly like wild birds can, some chicken breeds and determined individuals can flap their wings and manage to propel themselves over fences, walls or go as high as tree branches. This means
Clipping Chicken Wings: How, When, and What You Need to Know Read More »
