Chickens have many uses, including eggs, meat, or ornamental chickens. Some chicken owners want friendly chickens that can be part of the family in a pet setting. If you are looking for chickens that are friendly, cuddly, and will love you back, it’s important know that at the beginning. You can take steps to ensure […]
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I’ve witnessed hundreds of interactions between horses and dogs. Some have been gentle and companionable, while others have left me fearing for the dog’s life. Do horses like dogs? Horses are naturally afraid of dogs. Horses are a prey species, so even though dogs are much smaller than them, horses fear dogs because they are
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One of the first animals to ever be domesticated by humans, the humble sheep has held an essential place in the history of livestock farming for thousands of years. With more than 200 unique breeds to choose from today, sheep come in various colors, including black, white, blue, brown, and combination colors. Both new and
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If you’re an animal lover, then you probably know that rabbits are one of the most popular pets. But, if your rabbit gives birth and then eats her babies, it can be disturbing. Why do rabbits eat their babies? Rabbits eat their babies because the doe is hungry, stressed, sick, or doesn’t have enough milk
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Have you ever caught a pig eating it’s babies? I was horrified when I visited a piggery a couple of weeks ago and caught a mamma sow eating one of her piglets. It’s a scene I’ll never forget. A litter of newborn piglets is one of the greatest pleasures of raising pigs until you notice
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Many people love the idea of having a rooster as part of their chicken flock. The early morning crowing is so iconic of farm life that when allowed, chicken owners often want to experience it. But, roosters can be aggressive. This becomes problematic if you have children; in some cases, it can be dangerous for
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Free-ranging chickens have many benefits, but it’s sad and frustrating when hawks, owls, or eagles kill or kidnap your chickens. At that moment, they become the enemy! Keeping your chickens safe from raptures and other predator birds is important if your chickens are free-range chickens. How To Keep Hawks, Eagles, and Owls Away From
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Goats are hardy animals, but they’re still susceptible to health complications. This is especially true when they are exposed to extreme weather conditions. A goat that’s left out in heavy rain is as liable to get a cough and a runny nose as a human. Why do goats get a runny nose? Dust, stress, and
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One of the most common errors that I see online is the assumption that because a food is high in nutrients for people, it must also be suitable for rabbits. If you doubt that, search for almost any food on this list. You will quickly find articles that list vitamins, talk about how people can
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Rabbits are fun, amazing animals. If you are lucky enough to have a pet rabbit, you want to keep it safe and healthy. You probably want to spoil it a little with healthy, and fun treats for it to eat. Many of the vegetables, herbs, and plants around your house and yard are edible
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