How Climate Change Effects Horses – And How to Tame It
The causes of climate change may be hotly debated, but there's no debate that climate change effects animals, sometimes drastically. Understanding how your...
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Dog Begging Prevention Tips
Dogs can be cute, heart-breaking and irresistible when they whine, paw, bark or otherwise beg for a treat during dinnertime, but begging behavior isn't...
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....
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...
Benefits of Having a Rooster In Your Flock
Roosters can add many advantages to your home and to your flock. Some may see it as a bad idea, but there are many key benefits to having a rooster in your...
Why Is Chocolate Bad for Dogs?
Dogs and chocolate are a dangerous and poisonous combination. Unfortunately, in most cases the chocolate wins. It’s a lot like alcohol and people. It all...
How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog
Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from. There are many different brands of dog food...
The Importance of Selecting Quality Hay
Whether you have horses, cattle, sheep, goats or other livestock, good quality hay is an essential part of their diet, and it is important to choose only the...
Safe Feeding Options for Wild Birds
For some feeding wild birds is more than just a hobby, it’s therapeutic. Birds are beautiful creatures with wonderful voices. They cannot only bring color to...
Plants To Attract Bees
Bees are critical pollinators essential in the garden and flowerbeds. A yard with a healthy bee population will have larger crops of healthier fruits,...
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...
How to Help With Your Pet's Shedding
Shedding is a natural, healthy way cats and dogs renew their fur, but loose fur is not always welcome to pet owners – particularly when it seems to get...
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...
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...
Tips to Keep Chicks Entertained
Chicks and chickens need stimulation and entertainment to stay healthy, and a healthy, happy chicken is one that will behave better, lay more eggs, and be a...
Dental Care Tips for Your Pet
Healthy teeth and gums are essential for all pets, from chewing and eating to grooming, defense and clean breath. With just a few steps, pet owners can keep...
Obesity In Your Pets And What You Can Do to Help
It’s hard to believe sometimes from a pet owner’s perspective that a recent survey has indicated that over 50 percent of America’s pet population is either...
Choosing The Right Feed For Your Equine
Choosing the right feed for your horse can be a difficult task sometimes. When it comes to feeding your horse, there is no one size fits all method. Sure you...
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....
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...
Tips for Storing Birdseed
It can be appealing to stock up on birdseed during seasonal sales or clearance events, but will backyard birds eat seed that is several months old? Properly...
Troubles Getting Your Dog Walking On a Leash? Here's What To Do!
Your pooch may be an adorable angel in every other way, but if proper behavior on-leash is not part of his repertoire, pleasant walks in the park and other...
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...
Keep Your Pets Safe While Trick-Or-Treating this Halloween
Halloween can be an un-intentionally scary time for pets. In fact, veterinarians see many pet injuries that can be avoided this time of year. With all of the...
Canning 101
Canning is a very simple task and a great DIY project. The purpose of canning is to kill any microorganism that can spoil food, and to seal the jar tight...