Most chicken owners have been through it, and if they haven’t they probably will: you come out to check on your flock in the run or in their coop, and you find one or more of your birds lying there stone dead, not a mark on them. It is unexpected and seemingly unexplainable, and it […]
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When most of us think of barnyard animals and livestock that eat grass, we usually imagine cows, goats, sheep, and the like. But other animals are omnivores, meaning they can eat both plant and animal matter in their diet, and that means that they should be able to eat grass too, at least on paper.
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Rabbits are an increasingly popular pet, and it is easy to see why. Fluffy, cute, and endearing, these animals have quite the following. And, if you breed them, you’ll get something even cuter: bunnies! Sounds like a win-win, and for parents that want their young children to experience the joy of a first pet a
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Raising pigs is tricky. For starters, they have pretty voracious appetites. And then there is the need to give them plenty of calories so they grow big, and quickly, but all the while giving your pigs a good, varied diet so they stay healthy. You definitely don’t want to feed pigs junk calories as their
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Goats are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers that means they usually subsist on a variety of foraged plant matter. But no matter how lush and varied your pasture is, goats will rarely be able to get all the nutrients they need on their own. This means you’ll
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When it comes to refreshing summer treats, nothing is more symbolic than watermelon. Sweet, cooling, and incredibly juicy, there is nothing better than a slice on a hot day. As it turns out, many animals also enjoy watermelon for much the same reason as we do. But how about our pigs? Can our pigs eat
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One of the most popular and versatile meats enjoyed around the world is chicken. Fried or roasted, as a filet or a tasty sandwich, you know it and love it. No wonder many people are starting to keep backyard chickens not just for their eggs and companionship but also for their meat. Raising your own
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People get chickens for all kinds of reasons. But for whatever reason they decide to start keeping chickens, many owners get taken with their personalities. Chickens are individuals, intelligent, and can show affection to their owners. Some people just like having them around, so much so they even want them around inside the house. The
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Pigs are rightly renowned for their intelligence, as they are naturally quite clever and are capable of learning many voice commands and tricks. This has led some people to wonder if pigs could be used as service animals, particularly given their calming and affectionate nature. Though the role of service animal is almost always filled
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Most people know that if you want to hatch chicks, you’ll need a hen to lay a few eggs. Then, after a little while the chick will break out through the shell and enter the world. Simple, right? Yes, but only in general terms. To get a chick from an egg the egg will first
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