Most people and certainly all owners know that pigs are omnivores and like all omnivores pigs eat meat. But did you know that pigs will also eat meat from other pigs, pork? It is unsettling, but it is true and this raises the question if pigs can eat bacon. Can pigs eat bacon, and is […]
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Most pig owners know that their animals need a varied and nutritious diet if they’re going to grow up healthy. This diet will naturally include produce in the form of fruits and vegetables, but considering vegetables there are some that are thought to be bad for pigs. Citrus fruits have something of a bad reputation
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Peanut butter really is a perfect food, or nearly so. Delicious, packed with vitamins, minerals, fats, and protein, it can fill you up and keep you going. And the stuff seems to last basically forever. It is also no wonder that so many animals seem to love the stuff. Dogs, raccoons and even mice will
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Most people know that pigs are omnivores, and that means they need a variety of both plant and animal matter in their diet. This versatility makes pigs successful, but for keepers, this means they need a diet with all sorts of different food in order to thrive, including meat. Chicken is a popular meat for
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If you are a home canner, you know that all the expenses associated with doing so add up over time. Sure, the return on your investment is often great since you are preventing food waste, but anything that canners can do to further drive down costs is usually a step worth taking. This usually begins
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Anyone who has taken the time to grow plants of any kind be they decorative ornamentals or edible produce or herbs knows that it is an easy thing to lose a plant you’ve worked hard on for seemingly innocuous reasons. Something like PH imbalance, soil contamination, or parasites is enough to do the trick. Some
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If you keep chickens, you know that every day is an adventure. Much of the time, like many things, it is the boys at the center of the mischief. Do you have a rooster in your flock that just can’t seem to get along with the others? Do you have multiple roosters that are causing
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If you have a working homestead, or just love having a menagerie of animals for companionship, you have probably wondered if dogs and rabbits can get along. Both have an undeniable appeal. Both are furry, fluffy, and affectionate. Both are suitable for keeping indoors. But you’d be right to be wary. Rabbits are prey for
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There is a lot of debate surrounding whether or not chickens can actually fly. Some people swear that they have seen them take flight, true flight over long distances, while others are adamant that this is simply not possible, and chickens are only capable of fluttering glides over short distances. So, what is the truth?
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Tomatoes are among the most popular fruits in gardens around the world, and tomatoes are a fixture in all sorts of dishes and cuisine. But, these climbing plants have high nutritional requirements and particularly can be fussy or prone to failure when they don’t get enough sun. So, how much sun do tomatoes need? 6
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