Storm Preparation Tips for Horse & Cattle Owners
Properly caring for horses or livestock during a threatening storm requires careful planning and preparation. No one is immune to disaster and that’s why we...
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Chicken Molting Tips
Molting is an essential part of chickens’ growth and health, but losing and replacing feathers is also a messy, stressful process. Taking steps to help...
Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables
The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your...
Summer Lawn Care Schedule
Summer can be a stressful time for any lawn. With proper seasonal care, however, you can keep your lawn in great condition to withstand all of summer’s...
Caring For Your Lawn in the Spring
Neglecting your lawn at this time of year will result in damage that lasts through all four seasons. Therefore, it is important to know what you must do to...
Create Your Own Koi Pond
A koi pond can be a relaxing and attractive addition to any yard, and it's easy to build your own if you follow the proper steps to ensure an easy-to-maintain...
Tips on Bottle Feeding Calves, Lambs and Goats
No matter what type of livestock you raise, bottle feeding hungry youngsters is occasionally necessary. It doesn't have to be a hassle, however, and there are...
Feeding Your Horse Treats
While feeding your horse treats can be something fun that both of you enjoy, there are a few things to know about it first. Here are some tips on giving your...
Does Your Dog Have a Flea Allergy?
Fleas are a common annoyance to many dog owners, but these small pests can be a much bigger problem when a dog may be allergic to fleas. Recognizing if your...
Tips to Boost Goat Parasite Control
Goats can be profitable additions to any farm or urban homestead, but parasites can dramatically reduce any goat’s productivity. Fortunately, there are many...
Warm Up With these Fun and Easy Winter Cocktails that are Perfect for this Holiday Season
A good way to stay busy during the cold season is gathering with friends and family. What better way to lift your spirits than getting together with people you...
Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winter can be a stressful, even dangerous, season for chickens. If you take the proper steps to winterize your chicken coop, however, you can provide safe,...
How to Build a Chicken Coop
Chickens can be a valuable addition to any urban homestead, hobby farm, or budget-friendly household. But to keep chickens safe and comfortable, a coop is...
Preparing Your Horse For Winter
Everyone that has a horse, who also lives in cold winter temperatures, has a guest house where their horse can sit next to a warm fire, read books and smoke...
Finding Ticks on Your Dog – 5 Places to Look
Ticks can be persistent pests, and because they can transmit diseases to pets and pet owners alike, it is important to know where to look for ticks on your dog...
Halloween Pet Dangers
Halloween is a season when it’s fun to be scared, but there is nothing fun about the serious dangers Halloween can present to pets. Being aware of Halloween...
October Garden Ideas
Fall is in full force in October, and it is a great month to be active in the garden. From wrapping up the last harvests to winterizing the garden to awesome...
Why Is My Dog Not Eating?
There can be many reasons why a dog’s appetite may change, but if your dog is not eating at all, a closer look at the animal’s diet and health may be necessary...
Grass Tetany in Livestock
Grass tetany can be a serious and even fatal problem for different types of livestock. Understanding and recognizing the condition, however, can help you keep...
Refeeding Starved Horses
A horse may lose body weight and condition for many reasons. No matter the cause of the animal’s extreme weight loss, however, refeeding starved horses...
Overcoming Calf Health Issues
An unhealthy calf can be a strain on both beef and dairy farming, but many calf health issues can be overcome if they are recognized early and properly treated...
Is Your Horse Stressed Out?
Every animal can experience stress and may react to different stressors in different ways. Understanding if your horse is stressed out can help you calm the...
Pregnant Mare Problems
Pregnancy is a delicate condition for any animal, including horses. Being aware of the most common pregnant mare problems can help you stay alert to the health...
Does Your Horse Need Pre- and Probiotics in Their Feed?
Prebiotics and probiotics are buzzwords in different diet plans and can help restore gut and digestive health. But are they necessary for your horse? Learn...
Goat Care 101
Goats can be amazing – and amusing! – additions to a backyard hobby farm or urban homestead. But do you know how to care for goats properly? Understanding the...