Fresh eggs are amazing. They are usually larger than store eggs and taste better with more nutrients and vitamins. But, it is frustrating if your chickens stop laying eggs. It’s even harder if you have pullets that should have started laying eggs but haven’t. My neighbor and I bought pullets at the same time. […]
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A broken leg isn’t the only cause of a chicken’s limping or refusing to use its leg. Infection, disease, genetic defects and mites can also cause a chicken to favor one leg over another. Let’s cover each of these and cures or treatments. Bumblefoot Staphylococcus Mycoplasma synoviae Fungal Infections Mites Injuries from bad equipment
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Many things can cause a chicken to lose a leg. Sometimes the cause is so traumatic, such as a predator attack, that the chicken dies from the shock or blood loss. But, other causes can often be treated and after the first two critical weeks have passed, you can feel more confident that your chicken
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Disease, predators, or accidents can cause extreme damage to a chicken’s leg. When that happens, it often causes distress to those of us caring for the chicken. If you are facing this situation, you are probably asking a few questions. You are wondering what is wrong with the leg, if your chicken can survive, what
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When I first got a pig, I didn’t prepare as much as I should have, which left me scrambling to put up fences and get everything ready for my new pet. Caring for a pig doesn’t have to be super stressful- especially if you are ready before you bring it home. Are pigs easy to
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The idea of pigs as pets is becoming popular thanks to celebrities such as Paris Hilton. There are some definite advantages to raising a pig as a pet, but there are also several factors that you should be aware of. Are pet pigs good pets at home? Pigs can make great pets at home because
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When I was a kid, part of my summer days was spent with broomsticks and tree limbs in hand, my siblings, mom and I guarding against the herds of cattle that traveled from the hills to the valley, but right past our yard. At the time, brooms were our best option to keep the
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Lambs are one of the cutest babies on a farm, but they always, inevitably, grow into sheep. While some would never consider this, others make them into indoor pets. Sheep are friendly, smart, and playful. If raised right they may even think they are just one of the other four-legged furry animals that share
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Years ago, few imagined sheep as a pet. Now, people opt to bring sheep into their homes or at least their yards rather than just restricting them to the barn. Can you keep a pet sheep? Sheep can be kept as pets because they are docile and easy to handle. Pet sheep will do best
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Breeding can be one of the greatest joys and biggest frustrations when it comes to owning sheep and animals in general. While bringing new life into your farm can be a joyous time, especially for small farmers, the anxiety of not knowing if your ewe is pregnant can be frustrating, to say the least.
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