Egg-laying issues are some of the most common health concerns for backyard flocks. Over the last three years, I’ve lost two egg-bound chickens, but I’ve also saved three suffering from this condition. An egg-bound hen is not always a death sentence, but it’s severe and also a common condition chicken keepers deal with every […]
Egg Bound Chicken: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Save Your Hen! Read More »
Pigs are known for being voracious eaters – after all, you’ve likely heard the saying, “he eats like a pig!” However, when your pig suddenly doesn’t want to go anywhere near the feed trough, you might start to panic. Why isn’t my pig eating? When a pig doesn’t eat, it’s usually due to dehydration. If
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New rabbit owners are often surprised to learn foods their bunny shouldn’t eat. Many of these foods are healthy for people, but dangerous for rabbits. For example, most of the leafy greens are healthy, but cabbage is not suitable for rabbits. What foods can’t my rabbit eat? Avocados and chocolate are incredibly toxic to
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We’ve all seen YouTube videos featuring a chicken doing the proverbial backstroke in a pool. How cute, right? Not really. Not everything we see on YouTube is good practice. So do a few videos with floating chickens mean that all chickens can swim? And is it a good practice to take your chickens for
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80 Foods Rabbits Can Eat Safe Plants, Herbs, Vegetables, More! Pet rabbits make excellent pets and companions. But, they depend on you to provide them with the best and healthiest food choices. Many foods make an ideal snack for very active rabbits or those confined to a cage all day. There is an equal
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Chicken keeping may be easy when your flock feels fine, but there will be times throughout the year when you need to stay on top of illnesses, parasites, and reproduction issues. Typically around December, I hear a sneeze or a wheezing noise from some of my hens. Why are my chickens sneezing? Your chicken might
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Turkeys are a great animal to have on your farm, but knowing what they eat is important as they don’t eat the same foods as chickens or ducks. For both large and small flocks, there are various options for the best and most cost-effective ways of feeding turkeys. What do turkeys eat? Turkeys eat various
Feeding Turkeys: What They Can and Can’t Eat and Substitutes Read More »
Sheep come in various sizes and colors to suit any need or personal preference of the farmer or breeding operation. For most people, a field of white sheep is a common sight. But if you want something more unique, why not consider adding one of these solid black sheep breeds to your farm? Solid
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When the temperatures and humidity rise, insects such as ticks start to appear around your farm and home. One easy and natural way to control ticks is with turkeys. One of the biggest benefits of having a flock of turkeys on your farm is that each bird can eat around 200 ticks each day. The
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Spoil your beloved llamas and alpacas with a delicious treat. Whether it’s summer or winter, I’ve compiled the nutritious and tasty treats you can share with your favorite camelid. They will love it and show you lots of llama love! Although alpacas and llamas are different, they are similar enough to enjoy the same
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