You ever think what else grows in those fields that you let your sheep graze on? When you think about it, it is almost never just grass, not entirely. You’ll have all sorts of little plans and other things in there, including every kind of weed and wildflower. It is easy to assume that all […]
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Pretty much everyone knows that sheep eat grass. They are grazing animals, after all, and ruminants. However, owners know they eat a lot more than just grass, including other kinds of roughage, hay, and produce. Turns out they eat quite a bit of plant matter. But can sheep eat grains? If they can, maybe they
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Most new sheep owners know that the members of their new flock are herbivores, and graze on grass and other greenery. But what you might not know is that sheep eat more than just pasturage. They actually eat all sorts of fruits and vegetables, including some things that you and I eat. How about celery?
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If you’re like me, you love composting. It’s a great way to reduce and reuse your waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your plants in the bargain. But I’ll admit, I had to go against my initial instincts when it came to leaving insects and other crawling critters in the compost. I wanted to torch
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Sheep are one animal that you usually don’t think of as taking to the water. They don’t seem particularly agile on land, and it is hard to imagine they’d be much better off in the water. On the other hand, most mammals know how to swim in a pinch, and in the wild they may
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Taking care of chickens is a full-time job, and anything you can do or anything you can use to make that task easier is usually money well spent. It turns out there is one product that can act as a supplement, a parasite preventative, and maybe even a dewormer. I’m talking about diatomaceous earth, or
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We all know that sheep are supposed to live outdoors. They graze endlessly on grass, enjoy the fresh air and generally just lounge around in fields all day. But what if you want to keep a sheep as a pet, or keep your flock in a barn? Is it possible to keep sheep under roof
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Pigs are one of the most popular livestock species the world over, and pork products are incredibly big business. Many folks are coming around to the idea of raising and breeding their own pigs, either for meat or as a profitable business, and that means they need to learn all about pig pregnancy and delivery.
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If you are trying to figure out which breed of chicken you want to get for starting your own flock, it can be intimidating. It seems like there are as many breeds as there are stars in the sky! Considering that each of them have their own unique advantages and disadvantages for keepers, you’ll want
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If you have looked into getting it chickens of your own, your research has probably shown you time and time again how important it is to keep them in a coop. Aside from being a comfortable place for them to rest at night, it is really their only line of defense against predators. If your
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