Regardless of whether you are purchasing a dairy cow, beef cattle, or a calf, there are questions you want to ask every time. If you are purchasing a dairy cow, ask specific dairy cow questions. Make sure you understand their health, vaccination schedules, and lineage for all cattle. Make sure you are familiar with current […]
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Goats are playful, curious, and…noisy. They have a wide range of bleats, and each goat has a distinctive, unique voice. In a quiet, peaceful neighborhood, a loud goat can upset neighbors. Most goats are not super quiet. But, is there a way to own goats and strike a balance? What are the quietest goat breeds?
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The price of food is going up. Plus, it’s becoming harder and harder to know where your meat is coming from. It surprised me last year when I read the reports on how much meat is imported into the U.S. every year. How much is a cow worth? An adult cow is usually worth
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Bottle calves are at the highest risk of dying. There can be so many things that go wrong. Because of that, it can be super rewarding to raise a bottle calf. I’m going to cover how to choose a good bottle baby to purchase and how to raise it healthily. Questions To Ask When
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There are many reasons to buy a local cow. It helps your local economy, saves the planet through a lower shipping footprint, and allows you to see how it’s raised. But, if you haven’t butchered a cow before, you may not know what questions you should ask for a smoother process. You may be
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As winter approaches, you may be wondering how you can keep your rabbits safe and healthy. Rabbits love outside time, so even if your rabbit is an indoor pet, it’s essential to know about safe winter care. How cold can rabbits survive? Despite their cuteness, rabbits are reasonably hardy, weather-resistant animals. A healthy adult rabbit
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The archetypal image of a dog with a bone is something that we are all familiar with, and chicken is an age-old canine favorite, but are chicken bones really safe for dogs? What If My Dog Ate Chicken Bones? If your dog ate chicken bones, there is a risk the bones splinter or break.
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Horses are naturally sensitive animals. And, spooked horses are dangerous. When your horse seems overly jumpy and jittery, it could also signify that something is wrong. Why does my horse spook so easily? Horses spook for many reasons. The most common include a lack of confidence, a lack of relationship and trust with the handler,
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If you are looking to buy a cow to raise or butcher, for milk or meat, you’ll notice that the prices for cattle vary quite a bit. Unless you are used to buying cows, it can be pretty confusing. This article breaks down the factors that affect the cost and value of a cow. Here’s
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You’ve probably noticed grocery prices rising. Coupled with a desire to go back to the land and become more self-sufficient, many families are looking to source their own food. Whether you are looking for a meat or dairy cow (or both), there are a lot of benefits to purchasing from a homestead or a small,
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