Organizing and Cleaning the Barn
With different animals moving back and forth, seasonal changes for equipment use and storage, and the ever-changing needs of livestock and new agricultural...
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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...
Maintaining Horse Hydration: The Roles of Water and Salt
Keeping your horse hydrated is a key component in keeping him healthy. There are several ways to ensure that your horse drinks enough and maintains hydration.
Tips to Help Calm Your Pets During Storms
A sudden thunderstorm can be terrifying for any pet, and cats and dogs can become very stressed during storms. There are easy ways to help your pet feel more...
Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer
Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source:...
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...
All About Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are fascinating, but how much do you really know about these flying jewels? Top 10 Questions About Hummingbirds How many types of hummingbirds are...
April Gardening Tips
It’s almost that time of the year again. April is upon us and you know what that means. It’s time to break out your tools and go to work on your garden. As...
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...
Caring for Citrus Trees
There is nothing quite as delicious or refreshing as a wedge of a juicy orange, a cool drink of homemade lemonade or a luscious bite of a rich key lime pie. If...
Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables
The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your...
Build Your Own Raised Garden Bed
A raised garden bed is an easy gardening option ideal for small spaces or for gardeners who prefer a more organized, neat garden. But you don't need to buy an...
How to Prune Fruit Trees
When it comes to fruit trees there is nothing more important than pruning. Pruning your tree will be essential in getting off to the right start. If fruit...
Winter Poultry Care Tips
Whether you have chickens, ducks, geese or turkeys, poultry is well-equipped for winter weather and colder temperatures, but with a few easy steps you can help...
Recycling your Christmas Tree
When Christmas is over, and its time start New Years resolutions there’s always that task of taking down the tree. The funny thing is that everyone wants to...
December Garden Ideas
It may seem like there is no gardening to do during the holiday season, but in reality there is still plenty to keep enthusiastic gardeners busy even when the...
Preparing Your Garden For The Colder Months Ahead
Autumn is right around the corner and for gardeners, this means winter is not too far behind. As winter begins to get closer and the temperature begins to...
November Garden Ideas
Late fall and early winter may not seem like great times to be active in the garden, but in many areas, there are still tasks that need to be completed. In...
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,...
Fall Garden Clean Up is Spring Preparation
Every good gardener knows that there is a season for everything. The best gardeners know how to make each season count. What if I told you that cleaning up...
Storm Preparation Tips for Horse & Cattle Owners
Properly caring for horses or livestock during a threatening storm requires careful planning and preparation. No one is immune to disaster and that’s why we...
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...
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...
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...
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...