It’s funny how the circle of life is pretty much the same for all mammals. You were born, you spend some time as a baby, then become an adolescent and eventually move off away from your parents to live on your own and do your own thing. Believe it or not, it’s pretty much identical
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If you have pet birds or livestock, or if you’ve even set foot in a pet shop, you’ve probably seen mealworms advertised before. Or, perhaps, you’ve heard someone complaining about mealworms getting into their stored cereals and other goods. You probably have some idea of what mealworms are, but what are they exactly? Mealworms are
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Mice are a big, big problem. Sure, they might be cute and charismatic, but that’s only when you’re looking at them on your phone or in the terrarium. When mice get into your house, or infest your outbuildings, you are going to have issues… No matter how you might feel about them, the mice just
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Everybody knows that chickens lay eggs. You know that, I know that, absolutely everyone knows that. For most of us, that’s why we got chickens in the first place. And for beginning chicken keepers, one of the biggest fears is accidentally cracking open an egg that’s been fertilized. Usually, seasoned keepers will correct them and
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No matter what sort of livestock you keep, diarrhea, also known as scours, is bound to be a problem at one point or another. Sheep, unfortunately, seem to suffer from it more than most. Aside from being terribly nasty, it can spread disease and parasites, resulting in dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and even death, especially for
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Chicken fever is definitely gripping America again, and we see more and more homesteaders get excited about the idea of keeping a flock of their own. Chickens make surprisingly great and affordable pets, of course, but they’re also productive ones that can supply you with fresh eggs and excellent, high-quality meat. Perhaps the only downside
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Sheep have been domesticated for a very long time, and as with every domesticated species of animal, humanity has developed many different breeds. Each of these breeds is optimized for a specific purpose, a specific environment, or just for greater productivity, but when it comes to sheep in particular there is one major difference between domestic
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If you’ve been on the internet, and I mean ever, I have no doubt you’ve seen those viral videos about the so-called fainting goats. You know the ones. A loud sound goes off or someone spooks or startles their goats and they lock up and topple over like they’ve passed out on their feet. I’ve
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Mice might be tiny and adorable, but they are big problems if they get inside your home. Mice will relentlessly break into food, contaminate every surface they touch, spread disease, and generally just cause problems. However you feel about their place in nature, that’s exactly where they need to be: out in nature, not in
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Just as you react to varying temperatures, plants also react to different water temperatures. Using water that’s too cold can cause all kinds of problems, potentially with their growth but also their overall health! Since most plants need to be protected from cold, several sources on the internet have alleged that you should always water
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