Summer Tips For Your Pet
We all love spending those long summer days outdoors with our pets. Let’s face it, they’re our furry companions and wherever we go, they go too. Keep in mind...
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Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures
Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to...
Tips for Raising Pigs in Your Backyard
Pigs aren't always the first animal people think of when they consider backyard livestock, but raising backyard pigs can be an easy way to create an...
Caring for Your Horse's Hooves in Wet Conditions
Wet conditions can be challenging to proper hoof care, but it is easy to keep your horse on sound footing even during extensive periods of wet weather. How Wet...
Keeping your Pet Healthy During the Winter
As it gets cold outside, the potential for harsh weather conditions requires some extra care for your canine and feline friends. Here are some tips to help...
Feeding your Pet Rabbit
When you’re feeding your pet rabbit you may be inclined just to use pellets. A diet high in pellets can lead to health problems so you will need to substitute...
Tips for Adjusting your Pet to the Holidays and Changing Seasons
At this time of year, most dogs and cats shed their summer coats in preparation for putting on their winter fur. Tangled, matted hair cannot provide...
Adjusting Your Cattle to the Changing Seasons
Acclimating yourself to the frigid winter months is certainly a difficult task following the warmth of summer and fall. Furnace maintenance, firewood stacking,...
Winter Outdoor Games with Your Canine Friend
Outdoor activities are essential for dogs, even during the coldest winter months, and games provide not only exercise and fresh air, but also mental...
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...
Raising Turkeys on Your Backyard Farm
Turkeys can be a great addition to many backyard farms, but they aren't right for everyone. Before selecting chicks and starting a flock, it is best to...
The Best Kind of Fencing for Your Horse
Horses have a wide range of breeds, sizes, personalities and temperaments, and there is no single type of fence that is best for every type of horse....
Protect Your Horse From Worms and Germs
While some worms and germs are beneficial to horses for proper digestive health and an overall healthy immune system, and many others are harmless, there are...
Dog Tricks: Three Steps For Teaching Your Dog To Roll Over
While you may toss and turn at night and be miserable, you can at least teach your dog to do it and have a little fun. Here are the steps for teaching your dog...
Cooling Down Your Horse When It’s Hot Outside
When there’s hot weather outside, it’s essential that you keep your horses cool. Here are some tips on keeping their temperature regulated even when the...
Tips for Washing Your Pet
No matter what type of pets you have – cats, dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, etc. – regular baths can be a healthy part of their care, but baths should...
Chicken Coop Makeover
Chicken coops used to be a simple homemade structures built out of chicken wire and some wood with a sturdy roof. Today, chicken coops have become so elaborate...
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...
Dealing With Boredom in Horses
Horses are intelligent, curious animals that bore easily when they must be kept in stalls or small enclosures for long periods. While occasional boredom is...
Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter
While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling....
Winter Horse Care Checklist
Horses are resilient and can survive many adverse conditions, but taking proper care of your horse in winter is essential to keep them healthy, safe and...
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...
Controlling Horse Stall Odors
Controlling horse stall odors begins with the building of the stall itself, so take care to consider the materials you choose in stall flooring. For instance,...
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...
Flea & Tick Prevention Is Just As Important During The Winter Months
Many pet owners make the mistake of thinking that when winter begins, it is time for flea and tick prevention to end. This could not be further from the truth....