Author name: Annemaria Duran

Hi, I’m Annemaria Duran. I moved out to the country 6 years ago, mainly so I could have more land. I love all aspects of country living. First, we got chickens, then ducks. Now we have sheep, goats, and rabbits. I'm always learning and love sharing it!

Vaccinations for Chicken flocks (1)

Chicken Vaccinations for Backyard and Professional Raisers

Maintaining good health in your flock is extremely important whether you have a backyard flock or a commercial farm. Ensuring the health of your flock includes administering the correct vaccinations at the right time of year.  What vaccinations do chickens need? Most chicken owners apply three vaccinations that protect flocks from the most common diseases:

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How Much Weight Can a Horse Pull Safely and Regularly?

  For thousands of years, horses have pulled heavy loads. Historically, horses hauled artillery wagons, survival supplies and carried military riders into battle. In the 1800s, horses pulled plows, transported goods from one town to another, and were valuable burdens for various manufacturing processes. Today, many draft horses still work on farms, compete in pulling

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My Rabbit Has Inflamed Red Eye! Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

The discovery of red, inflamed eyes (also known as ‘red eye’ or hyperemia) in a rabbit may be alarming to many pet owners. Many owners want to know if it’s a severe condition or can be passed to other rabbits. White rabbits can have red eyes related to albinism. An albino rabbit doesn’t have pigment

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