This morning my horse came in for breakfast with a large wet patch on her one flank. It was clear from the ruffled hair that she’s been biting at herself. Why is my horse biting its sides? Horses bite each other and themselves all the time. They bite to establish their place in the herd […]
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Ponies are small horses with spunky, feisty, and quirky personalities. What’s not to love? Before you get swept up in the thrills of buying your first pony, you first need to understand how to care for these special equines. Are ponies easy to care for? Ponies are notorious for being easy to care for and
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Pigs have a simple yet effective digestive system that converts animal and plant material into digestible nutrients. Can pigs eat fruit? Pigs can eat most fruits, including apples, bananas, berries, grapes, melons, and pit fruit. However, there are parts of certain fruits that can be dangerous. Some fruits are nutritionally beneficial for pigs but need
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Norwegian Fjords are one of the oldest horse breeds in the world. Domesticated some 3000 years ago, the Norwegian Fjord’s sturdy build and calm temperament have seen it excel in almost every discipline. Once a Viking war horse, the Norwegian Fjord became a highly valued draft horse, pulling heavy loads around the hilly farms across
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Peafowl are gorgeous birds, but hatching out your own chicks and raising them into adults might be even more rewarding! Perhaps you want to become a breeder to make an extra profit, or maybe you simply enjoy hatching your own peachicks. Either way, this article is for you. Raising peafowl has its challenges for beginners
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How we keep our horses often depends on the overriding philosophy of the yard they’re living in. If all the other horses in the yard are shod, chances are, you will also shoe your horse. In some instances, shoes are necessary to prevent excessive wear and provide stability for the horse. In others, they can be
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When I wanted to teach my kids responsibility, give them a pet, and have farm benefits, the first animal we gave them was chickens. Chickens are arguably one of the very best pets for kids to have as a pet because they are so versatile. Chickens can bond with kids or remain as independent farm
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Last year, Sweden’s showjumping team shone a spotlight on the controversial barefoot vs. shod debate. Two of three horses in the Swedish squad competed barefoot, securing gold and silver medals for their riders. If horses can compete at top international events without shoes, what does that mean for the future of shoeing? Do horses need
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Raising goats for either meat or milk can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. Although goats have a reputation for eating anything and everything, they’re also very active animals that burn many calories. Meeting their nutritional needs can be challenging. A skinny goat will often struggle to regain the weight they’ve
Help! My Goat looks Skinny, but I’m Feeding it. Read More »
Pigs love food. If given a chance, they’ll spend all day eating. If that isn’t an option, some pigs sit and chew as though dreaming of the food they wish they were eating. Why do pigs chew all the time? Stressed pigs often chew on nothing, although persistent chewing can signify boredom, paid, or stress.
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