Advantages of Mineral Tubs
It can be difficult to ensure your cattle have a balanced diet rich in essential minerals once you allow them to range and forage throughout a large pasture....
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Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Every dog owner is familiar with their pet's emotions and moods from begging eagerly for a treat to excited to go for a walk to dramatic and fearful about a...
Adding New Chicks to Your Flock
Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your...
Everything You Need to Know About Horse Blankets
There are many different types and purposes for horse owners to use horse blankets for their horse. You can’t just use any old blanket as many traditional...
Winterizing Your Flock
Chickens need 14 to 16 hours of “daylight.” One of the best ways to keep up egg production is to continue providing supplemental lighting to extend the...
Home Safety Tips With Indoor Pets
Every pet owner wants to give their cats, dogs, birds, fish and other pets a safe, happy home, but our homes are filled with many more hazards than most pet...
How Supplements Can Benefit Your Horse
Ideally, a natural grazing diet would meet all of your horse's nutritional needs, but that isn't always possible or practical. How, then, do you know if...
What We Need To Know About Feeding Dogs Table Scraps
Feeding your dog table scraps is a topic of mixed feelings in the pet community. Most vets and owners will argue that for no reason whatsoever you should feed...
The Importance of Selecting Quality Hay
Whether you have horses, cattle, sheep, goats or other livestock, good quality hay is an essential part of their diet, and it is important to choose only the...
Supplying Your Horse with Water
Horses are not unlike people, in that they too enjoy fresh, clean water. Not only will it keep your horse content, it will help keep away many easily...
Can You Recognize the Signs of Dehydration in Animals?
Animals cannot tell their owners when they are thirsty, and recognizing the signs of dehydration in different animals is crucial for pet owners, farmers and...
Think Spring! Getting Your Lawn In Shape
As you’re looking out your window, coffee cup in hand and all you see is snow I can understand that it must be hard to think about spring and your lawn. Yet,...
Preparing for Chicks: Setting Up Your Brooder
Spring is chick season. Whether you are just starting a flock, increasing the numbers of chickens you keep or bringing new breeds home to try. Your brooder is...
Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced
Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new...
Show Season: Tips for Preparing Your Animals
Livestock shows are a great chance to show off your hard work, but to accurately represent your skill you will need to be very well prepared. Show animals are...
Winter Pet Dangers
Pets face many unique dangers during the coldest months, but savvy pet owners can take steps to keep their dogs, cats and other pets safe and comfortable no...
Winter Cattle Care
Anytime you need to prepare something for winter, you always begin in the fall before the weather gets worse. With cattle it is no different. Winter cattle...
Preparing Your Cows For Winter
Obviously winter is a vulnerable time for your cows when you really need to pay attention to make sure they are staying healthy. Here are some tips on...
Learning the Basics of Training Your Horse
Training a horse is a challenging and awarding experience. Most professional trainers have years of experience and education through schools and workshops. If...
Why Your Dog Needs a Bed
A dog can be reasonably comfortable sleeping nearly anywhere – on the furniture, in a corner, sprawled on your lap, etc. – so why is a dog bed necessary? The...
September Garden Tips
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a...
Detecting Heat Stroke In horses
If you detect the symptoms of heat stroke in your horse, you should call your veterinarian immediately. Here are some things to look out for and what to do...
Tips for Placing Your Hummingbird Feeder
A hummingbird feeder can bring great joy and amazing hummingbird activity to your backyard, but you need to position the feeder properly so you don't miss an...
How To Fix Dead Patches In The Lawn
A dead patch in the lawn is something that plagues every homeowner at some point and time. Dead patches can be tough to avoid as sometimes it really just comes...
How to Control Mites and Lice on Chickens
Mites and lice can be troublesome parasites in any chicken flock, causing a range of problems and decreasing the flock's productivity. Recognizing a parasite...