Water is the source of life for virtually every living thing on Earth. Dehydration, one way or the other, will be a death sentence for people and animals. If you own livestock, you know how critical it is that they have constant access to fresh drinking water. We already know how much can chickens last […]
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Pretty much every house in the nation has a garden hose for one chore or another. Your average homesteader will probably be using garden hoses all day long, every day, at least during the warmer months. One of the most popular modern garden hoses for the task is the expandable hose. Lightweight, super flexible, and
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Pigs are remarkable animals. They are highly intelligent, social creatures that have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years. Wild pigs tend to be highly successful in any environment where they are found. Why is this? Are pigs especially adaptable? Maybe they possess especially keen senses that help them. How about their eyesight? Can
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Pig owners know their perky charges can eat meat and vegetables, and a limited amount of grain. But where some people go wrong is mistaking corn for a veggie, it isn’t, corn is a grain! Accordingly, that changes the assessment of corn when it comes to feeding it to pigs. Can pigs eat corn? Yes,
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Everyone has heard the eternal question: what came first, the chicken or the egg? And of course, we all wait for the day when “the chickens come home to roost”. And then there are things said to be as “rare as hens’ teeth”. All pithy idioms to be sure, but this raises a legitimate question,
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You need a highly varied diet for your pigs in order to thrive. Like most omnivores, they need meat, grains, grasses, vegetables, and even fruit. Fruit in particular can make a great nutritional supplement for pigs and is also a great way to treat them and keep them happy. But not all fruits are something
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Sheep are great livestock. Compared to larger species like cows or more labor-intensive species like pigs, sheep are easy to keep and handle. But some people find sheep so cuddly and adorable the temptation to get just one as a pet is strong. But is this a good idea? Can you keep a single sheep?
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Every gardener and farmer knows that plants need a lot more care than just occasional watering if they are going to thrive. And when it comes to growing any kind of plant for profit timetables must be met. We need our plants to grow tall and quickly! And to do that plants will need plenty
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Pretty much everyone knows that pigs will eat just about anything. Smart people, or people who have owned pigs for a while, know that they definitely shouldn’t. Pigs need a nutritious, and varied diet if they’re going to grow and stay healthy. But surprisingly enough, there are some foods that pigs can eat that are
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When you think about it, chickens are amazing birds with impressive physiologies. Chickens are especially known for their remarkably keen eyesight, able to detect the slightest movement in their immediate environment. But there is a question that has long been debated by farmers and poultry enthusiasts alike. Can chickens see at night? No, chickens are
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