Bees are far more important than most people realize. They are much more than the few varieties that sting. Bees are essential to the majority of the world’s food production. Vast amounts of fruits, vegetables, and textiles require pollination to reproduce or produce fruit. Although a few insects also help to pollinate, and occasionally the […]
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My 3-year-old son was outside playing in the neighbors yard when Ash, the resident rooster, attacked him. Flying into his face, spurs raised, Ash terrified my boy as adults ran to chase Ash off. Sadly, this is a common interaction between young children and roosters. Are all roosters aggressive? Roosters have a fundamental instinct to
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Whether you are raising rabbits as pets or as part of your homestead, it’s important to feed rabbits a healthy diet. It’s easy to assume that anything that’s healthy for people is also healthy for rabbits, but that isn’t the case. What do rabbits eat? Rabbits are herbivores. They will eat a wide variety
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Many chicken owners express concern that their rooster is being mean or aggressive toward their hens. Missing feathers, bald spots, and pecking are often signs of aggression. But, are roosters aggressive to hens? Behavior that most people interpret as signs of aggression in roosters are actually mating rituals in chickens. Most of the time roosters
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Alpacas sell for a huge range of prices. Some alpacas cost only a couple of hundred dollars while recently, one high-bred alpaca recently sold for $750,000. If you are looking into getting alpacas, it’s important to understand what makes an alpaca worth its cost and how to buy the right alpaca for you. How much
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Welcome to part 2 of 3 in this guide covers the states that fall alphabetically between Illinois to North Dakota. You can also click on your state and just to the right section of this guide. In my Guide to Alpaca Prices, you’ll find a list of all the state’s prices. I also discuss the
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Welcome to part 3 of 3 in this guide covers the states that fall alphabetically between Illinois to North Dakota. You can also click on your state and just to the right section of this guide. I’ve put together a state-by-state guide to alpaca prices based on the quality of the alpaca, breed, and gender.
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There are many reasons to raise alpacas. They make great pets, are wonderful with kids, and can turn a nice profit on the farm. Plus, they are gentle on the landscape and easy to raise. But, there are a few things you should know before getting your first alpacas. First, decide your purpose for keeping
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The decision to get a rooster can be an important one. If you don’t know what you are getting into, certain aspects of rooster ownership can catch you by surprise. But, roosters also offer quite a few benefits to a flock of hens so it’s important to know both sides of the debate. Should
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In Northern America, hawks abound. While beautiful and majestic, they can also pose a great danger to chickens. Hawks are strong, have great eyesight, and are fast. Even the smaller hawks of North America such as Cooper’s hawk and the Red-tailed hawk are incredibly strong and can be aggressive against chickens. A chicken doesn’t
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