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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Whether you are a backyard farmer or own a lot of land, you may be wondering which animals you can house together. Chickens and goats were one of the first two animals we got. Originally, I didn’t have a house for the goats so we put them in the chicken coop. After a couple of
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A cool off, and a refreshing rain shower is not only appreciated by humans but by chickens as well. Many chicken farmers who get excited for the rain find their chickens sharing the same sentiment which makes them wonder; what exactly is rain to their chickens and should they be taking any measures to
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The first time it happens, it’s alarming. A chicken that’s losing its feathers looks sickly and unhappy. It has caused many a chicken raiser concern. The loss of a chicken’s feathers may or may not be because of something more serious, but regardless of the reason, the loss of a chicken’s feathers should not be
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Have you thought about raising backyard chickens? Chickens provide a steady supply of eggs and can bring a pleasant, rural, country atmosphere to an otherwise suburban or even urban backyard. But, chickens are loud and that can create an issue with neighbors. Is there any way to limit the noise of chickens? Why do
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Farm fresh eggs are amazing until they’re not. Occasionally, you may have, one of your chickens lay a rotten egg. What causes it? How can you fix it? Most eggs stay good for a very long time. Farm-raised eggs have more nutrients and are good much longer than store-bought eggs. But, if you have
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