Pet Care During a Weather Emergency
Severe weather can be a stressful, frightening time, especially for a pet that has only ever known good care and a loving, friendly home. When emergency...
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Ideas for Decreasing Heat Stress in Horses
As summer drags on, heat can become a serious problem for many horses. The primary way horses cool themselves is through sweating. While the exact mechanisms...
Keep Your Horses Free of Parasites
Inside and out, parasites are bad news for horses. They can carry disease, cause skin irritation, sores and ulcers or lead to anemia, colic, diarrhea, weight...
Best Ways to Get Rid of and Prevent Fleas and Ticks
Fleas and ticks are no one's favorite guests, but dealing with these pests is an inevitable part of pet ownership. Fortunately, there are easy ways to get rid...
Pet Obesity: Tips On Ways To Shape Up
Pet obesity is something that happens to pet owners every year. The scenario usually begins with a trip to the vet at which point your pet is weighed and the...
Tips On Fly Control For Your Cattle
Every year spring brings new beginnings. The sun shines, livestock begin to breed, and the grass begins to turn green again. With all that beauty also comes...
A Beginner's Guide to Raising Goats
Goats are the golden animals of agriculture. Versatile and valuable, they are bred and raised both for fun and for profit. Their independent, spirited nature...
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...
Tips On Raising Poultry
Raising chickens on your estate or even in your backyard is a very fulfilling activity that requires dedicated time and practice. No matter how large of an...
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...
Tips for Creating a Living Space for your Baby Chicks
Newly hatched chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults require that their very basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and water be met in order to survive....
Litter Box Training Tips for Rabbits
Rabbits have the potential to be very domestic creatures given proper care and training. Like cats, rabbits can be litter trained which is why many owners...
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...
2017 Garden Trends
Gardening is an ancient art, hobby and passion, but there is always something new to try. From new cultivars to innovative techniques to completely rethought...
How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help
Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to...
How Long Should Pets Be Outdoors In Winter
Many pets love to be outdoors, but the cold, wet, windy conditions of winter can be dangerous, even fatal if pets are kept outside too long. By understanding...
Essentials for Backyard Birding
Getting started as a backyard birder is easy, inexpensive and enjoyable. Birders need to meet birds' needs in their backyard as well as their own birding needs...
Everything You Need to Know About Deer Plots
Deer plots – also called hunting, feeding, food or harvest plots, depending on their purpose – can easily be managed to keep deer healthy and help them reach...
Choosing Bedding For Horse Stalls
While it may not seem like a big deal what your horse lays on, in actuality a very important decision. Here are just a few of the different things that your...
Three Reasons Why Your New Horse May Be Bucking
So you just brought your new horse home. The person you bought the horse from didn’t seem to have any issues when riding him, but when you brought him home, he...
How To Prevent Dry Skin In Your Pet
Dry skin in pets is a serious condition for many animals. Dry skin can cause itching, flaky skin, and lot of discomfort for your pet. In order to understand...
Tips To Prevent Barn Flies
With summertime in full swing, it means there are longer days and more time you can spend outside with your barn animals. However, summertime and warm weather...
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...
Controlling Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet
Fleas and ticks are uncomfortable for pets and humans alike, and because these parasites can spread diseases and cause anemia, it is imperative that pet owners...
Keeping Your Pets Cool in Hot Weather
Summer weather is one of the best times to get outside and be active with your furry friend. However, you should keep in mind that your pet reacts differently...