A beautiful summer day is a great time to ride your horse. But it can also be a dangerous time to ride if the temperatures are too high for your horse to stay cool and comfortable. Learning about horse safety in extreme heat can make the summertime rides fun and safe for both you […]
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Horses are herd animals, meaning they don’t do well alone. Solo horses can suffer from eating issues, depression and will often have more significant health problems. But, sometimes, it isn’t possible to have multiple horses. Fortunately, other animals can provide companionship for horses. What are the Best Animal Companions for a Horse? Animals that
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When the eggs in the coop continue to go missing, chances are, you probably have an egg-eating chicken. Unfortunately, chickens that taste raw eggs usually continue to break and eat them. However, you’ll be pleasantly surprised that you can get your chickens to stop eating their eggs. Why do chickens eat their own eggs? While
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A horse’s age affects everything from deciding the level of care to provide to whether or not to purchase one. When thinking of buying a horse, one of the most significant factors to consider is its age. Age determines if a horse can be ridden, needs specialized care, and affects the costs of owning
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If you’ve ever even considered getting a horse, you may be worried about keeping your horse safe in extreme weather. While most people assume that the bitter cold of winter is the most dangerous, that’s not always the case. Horses are very adaptable animals. They can survive both hot and cold climates. But, when they
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It is also advisable to treat underlying medical problems during the transitioning period. Not taking proper care of these problems will make going barefoot difficult. Get your stable ready It is important to get your stable ready for your barefooted horses. The reason is most stables may have slippery floors, and natural, or barefoot,
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Donkey behavior can be puzzling to many new donkey owners. That’s because donkeys keep their feelings hidden and aren’t as naturally “affectionate” as other animals. Many of the signs of trust and respect we identify easily in other species are more difficult to identify in donkeys. Donkeys Body Language Donkeys are brilliant animals, and
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The signature hop of rabbits is incredibly cute but becomes concerning when your rabbit limps, drags a leg, or refuses to put weight on a foot. There are many dangers to rabbit limbs. Rabbits have light bones to help them move faster than predators. This also makes their bones susceptible to injury. Why is
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Transporting chickens is necessary stress for many chicken keepers. It may be a case of getting new additions to the flock home after buying them or another factor like relocation. Since most chickens are likely to live between 5 and 10 years, moving them to another location is certainly something that many owners will
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I recently purchased some adorable Boer goats for my kiddos. If you consider adding goats to your farm family, it’s important to understand their nutritional needs. Salt and other minerals are vital for your goat’s health. See what minerals your goat needs here. Do goats need salt? Domesticated goats need a salt supplement. Salt is
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