Feeding Tips for Your Puppy
Puppies in many ways are like four-legged babies. They laugh, cry, and even keep you up at night. One big difference between a puppy and a baby is the rate at...
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How Do I Help My Older Horse From Losing Weight?
Horses are beautiful creatures that require different levels of maintenance and care over time. Even though horses today will often live longer than their...
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...
The Stylish Life of an Equestrian
If your personal style revolves around horses – from the corral to the arena and from the farm to the fields – you're an equestrian. But are you dressed the...
How to Create a Spring Porch Pot
Porch pots are a great way to brighten any entryway and welcome guests to your home, and they're even more fun when you jazz up your porch pot with seasonal...
Cleaning Your Chicks
Keeping chickens can be a dirty business, and chicks are especially dirty as they are clumsy and uncoordinated. A young chick may fall into its water dish and...
Entertaining Goats
Goats are curious, intelligent and more than a little mischievous, qualities that can quickly get them into trouble if they feel bored. Fortunately, there are...
All About Pellet Stoves
Looking at the winter we are having currently, heating is going to account for a large part of the annual utility bill. Let’s face it, it’s cold out there. One...
Shop Local For All Your Ice Melt Products
The winter season is upon us and it’s time to shop local for all of your ice melt needs. Ever wonder what is really in the white stuff you see on the ground...
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...
Five Basic Steps For Saddling Your Horse
Whether you’re applying an english or western saddle, knowing how to saddle your horse is one of the most essential things to know. Here are the steps to take...
Rocking a Theme for Your Christmas Tree
A themed Christmas tree can be a stunning centerpiece for your holiday decorations, but how can you design a theme that will be beautiful and elegant without...
How to Make Pumpkin Planters
Pumpkins are the ultimate autumn decoration, but you can do so much more than just pile them around or carve jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin planters are easy to...
I Adopted a Pet, Now What?
Adopting a pet is a wonderful experience and there's nothing quite like bringing your new pet home, knowing you are making a happy difference in an animal's...
Planning Your Fall Annual Planting
The end of summer doesn't need to mean the end of beautiful flowerbeds when you carefully plan fall annuals to make the most of every bit of the gardening...
Why It's Important to Adopt a Pet
When you're ready to add a furry, feathered or scaled member to your family, it can be tempting to visit a breeder or a pet store for a "new" pet you can raise...
Training Your Pet to Be Fearless
There are many things to be afraid of in a pet's life – loud noises like thunder, fireworks and vacuum cleaners, scary places like the vet's office, a kennel...
Different Types Of Dog Beds
You’re not the only one that deserves a nice, soft place to sleep. Here are some different styles of dog beds to get your pooch off the hardwood floor and...
What Is Bugging Your Garden?
Many gardeners have a love-hate relationship with the bugs in their garden. There are insects that are undeniably beneficial and great residents, as they...
How to Raise Goats on Your Small Farm
Goats can be a delightful, productive and profitable addition to your small farm. To make the most of goats, however, you have to be prepared to meet their...
What You Need To Build Your Own Garden
This summer, try starting your own garden bed and growing plants from seedlings or planting container plants. Whether you are planting vegetables or flowers,...
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...
Making Tea With Herbs From the Garden
Herbal tea has many uses, from simple relaxation and enjoyment to homeopathic remedies to meditation and reflection. Why not grow your own herbal tea garden to...
Understanding Bedding Types and Their Benefits
Bedding is more than just a floor covering for your livestock. It provides cushioning and comfort for good rest, helps insulate against cold and drafts and...
Correcting Your Dog From Lifting His Leg
No dog owner likes to discover that their furry friend has left little splashes of urine on walls, furniture, draperies and other surfaces. This type of...