When well taken care of, goats can live for 12-14 years on average, while some can live much longer. Here is some basic information about them, in case you consider keeping goats. Feeding Your Goats You always need clean, fresh water for your goats, its best to use heavy, durable containers so that they don’t […]
I love my little growing family of rabbits. My kids adore their bunnies. We spend many afternoons watching the fluff balls romp on the lawn behind our homestead. One particular afternoon we noticed that Fred, our lionhead rabbit was lying down and shaking. We became very concerned. Why is my rabbit shaking? Rabbits shake from
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You will eventually come across a bloody egg when you raise your chickens. This can be alarming, especially if you don’t know what causes or how to treat it. What Causes Blood Spots In Eggs? Blood spots in chicken eggs are usually caused when the egg is forming and a blood vessel bursts. This happens
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Raising sheep is fun, and it’s easy to do with just a little bit of land. You can raise sheep on as little as a half-acre of pasture or less if you buy feed. If you are considering raising sheep, the first step is to decide why you want to raise sheep and what you
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Protecting your feathered friends’ health and well-being is crucial as a duck owner. Giving ducks proper nutrition, which includes vital vitamins and minerals, is an important part of duck care. Niacin (vitamin B3), one of these, is essential for duck health, especially in the early stages of growth. Ducks lacking in niacin may experience serious
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I’ve had ducks for years and I usually don’t have to worry about ducks. However, recently while visiting one of my friends in the Southern USA, she asked me why her ducks were sick. I quickly realized that her ducks were suffering from a parasite overload. (Parasites have some of the same symptoms as a vitamin
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I have raised pigs for years, but I almost didn’t because my first experience with a pig resulted in multiple pig bites. My first boar was aggressive and intimidating and bit me several times. Because pigs are so large and strong, they can hurt badly when they bite. It made me nervous when I was
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Most pets need vaccinations to stay healthy. Even chickens are susceptible to a variety of diseases and illnesses. Duck owners often wonder if ducks need specific vaccinations because chickens, turkeys, and other fowl should be protected. Do ducks need vaccinations? Pet ducks do not need to be vaccinated or dewormed unless they are exposed to
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Being bullied or attacked by your pet pig is no joke. Even a mini-pig weighs almost as much as the average adult human. Any act of aggression is potentially dangerous. I’ve been bitten and trampled by pigs in the past, and it’s a terrifying and painful experience. Why is my pig attacking me? Pigs attack
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Pigs can survive in a wide variety of different habitats. Its ancestor, the wild boar, lived in almost every corner of the earth, except for arid deserts and cold, alpine regions. This adaptability is primarily due to their omnivorous diets. Pigs and wild boar will eat pretty much anything a human would, and few other
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