If you own chickens, you already know they generally don’t get along with other birds too well. Chickens can be picky about their flock mates and may not take kindly to newcomers, be they ducks or geese, even if those newcomers are just other chickens! Chickens, it seems, are the cliquey jerks of the bird […]
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If you raise ducks, you already know that the most magical time in the whole process is waiting on those eggs to hatch. The excitement, the anticipation, and the simple joy and wonder of the circle of life, endlessly turning. No matter how many times you go through it never loses its charm. But if
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Pretty much everyone knows that part of breeding animals is going to involve dealing with the nuts and bolts of life; or rather we should say dealing with the birds and bees. Breeding is often complicated, troublesome, and sometimes gross, but every once in a while it can be quite funny. Probably the picture-perfect example
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Animals have all kinds of tails serving a variety of purposes depending on the environment. Some animals rely on their tails for balance, others rely on it for locomotion. For some animals, the tail is a vestigial leftover of their development, whereas in other animals it is primarily used for communication. But then we come
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There is hardly anything more associated with pastoral life than that of a flock of livestock moving peacefully around a field, bells around their necks tolling gently. In fact, I would wager that most people cannot even remember a time when they didn’t imagine livestock this way. The same thing goes for sheep. But have
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Sheep are known for being prolific grazers, eating grass, hay, and other pasturage in great abundance. But what some people might not know is that sheep also eat certain fruits and vegetables, which can serve as a valuable source of nutrition for them and tasty treat. How about carrots? Can sheep eat carrots? Yes, sheep
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Pigs, though not as overtly gross as most people seem to think. If you raise your own, you already know that they do some pretty nasty stuff from time to time. They will indeed wallow in the mud when given a chance on a hot day, and pigs have a reputation for eating just about
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Compared to chickens and ducks, geese are nowhere near as popular when it comes to raising them as livestock. But these big waterfowl have their own unique charms and advantages that is seeing some people start to raise them in greater numbers. For folks who keep their smaller cousins, having even a single goose around
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Chickens are a great addition to any homestead or farm. Not only do they provide delicious eggs and meat, but they can also keep insect pests under control and offer valuable fertilizer for your garden. Plus, let’s be honest, they’re really fun to watch as they peck around in the yard on their daily rounds!
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You might know already that there are a great many breeds of domestic chicken out there. Pretty much all of these birds are descended from the ancient jungle fowl native to Asia. But did you also know that our chickens are also close cousins with pheasants? It’s true. In fact, they are close enough that
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