6 Ways to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard Naturally
Ticks are more than just annoying, biting insects. They can also transmit a number of scary diseases, including lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever,...
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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,...
Keep Your Flock Happy and Healthy
Whether you have just a few chickens or a large, widely varied flock, a happy, healthy flock will be better socialized and will be more productive layers....
Common Chick Diseases to Look Out For
A healthy chick will grow strong and be a productive member of your flock, but a sick chick can quickly infect other chicks or introduce diseases to the rest...
Farming Through the Winter Freeze
Winter is no vacation from farming – there are essential tasks that all farmers need to do throughout the winter to ensure a productive and profitable spring....
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...
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...
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...
Strategies and Tips for Hunting Whitetails
Deer hunting season is almost upon us. Many hunters are already visiting their local outdoor shop to pick up the essentials they will need to catch that prized...
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...
Keeping your Hens Healthy and Laying This Fall
Autumn is upon us and it's time to say hello to fresh air and goodbye to stifling hot temperatures. Of course, if you’re raising chickens for eggs, you will...
How to Adjust Horses to the Changing Seasons
Changing seasons can bring about potential problems for horses and their owners. Pasture quality changes with every season, but the changes from summer to fall...
Five Factors of Hay Quality
To most individuals passing through rural areas, hay seems simple. Its dry, tough, and it feeds livestock. However there’s more to hay than meets the eye. Hay...
How Nutrition Affects Hoof Growth
Hoof quality is affected by several factors including genetics, environment and nutrition. Some horses inherit weak hooves and that can’t be changed, but...
How Exercise Affects Nutrient Requirements of the Performance Horse
When feeding a performance horse, the goal is to provide adequate fuel for energy expenditure, replenish nutrients required for muscle function and repair, and...
Symptoms and Prevention of Heat Stress in Poultry
Heat stress can greatly change your poultry’s health. Here are some tips on how to prevent heat stress during the summer. Digestion generates body heat, so...
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...
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....
Spring on the Farm
Spring is the busiest season of all on the farm, and understanding spring farm tasks is the first step in being ready to tackle each one for a productive and...
Poisonous Plants for Pets
Pet owners take great care to feed their pets a healthy, nutritious diet (with an occasional treat, of course!). But do you know there are many potentially...
Starting Your Flock
It can be exciting to start a new flock of chickens, and the benefits – entertaining pets, unique company, fresh eggs and healthy meat – are equally exciting,...
Pay close attention to winter nutrition for your cattle
Taking shortcuts on your cattle nutrition during the winter months could be risk next year’s calf crop, this year’s weaning weights and the long-term viability...
How to Find the Balance between Forage and Feed for Your Horses while Avoiding Obesity
How do you provide proper nutrition to them without an overabundance of calories? You can restrict time spent grazing to a few hours per day or reduce the...
Holiday Gifts for Pets
Pets of all shapes, sizes, and species often become treasured members of the family, and what better way to include them in holiday celebrations than with...
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...