How to take care of dogs, cats and other pets on the homestead.
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 …
Dogs are known for being man’s best friend, but they can also be a gardener’s worst nightmare! Pooping all over the lawn is a huge pain, especially when you’re trying to keep it looking nice. Here are some tips to help keep your dog from pooping all over the yard. The Dangers of Dog Waste …
13 Ways to Keep Your Dog From Pooping All Over Your Lawn Read More »
If you have a furry friend on your homestead, you might be wondering whether he can more or less be left to his own devices while the two of you are working outside. For the most part, yes – dogs generally know what’s good for them and what isn’t. However, there are some plants that …
27 Poisonous Plants for Dogs You Absolutely Need to Know Read More »
On the homestead, there is food everywhere. Chicken coops, goat barns, rabbit pens, compost piles, in the gardens and in the home. Mice can carry disease, eat through food, including cardboard boxes, and even chew through electrical wires. Mice are not fun to have around, really. Laying traps or poison is what a lot of …
If you currently have dogs, I am willing to bet that you’ve had to deal with fleas before. Not only are the commercial treatments for dogs toxic, but they are also extremely expensive. By making your own DIY Natural Flea Repellent you can protect your dog and your wallet. Here is where I state my disclaimer; …
Where I currently live, the winters can be bitter cold. Sub-zero wind-chills for 8-12 weeks straight is mighty cold for a cat. Here are some tips to keep outdoor cats warm in the winter: Our cats are outdoor cats, AKA “barn cats”. They live outside, guarding the homestead from mice, possums, and other creatures that could …
Dogs are awesome. They provide companionship, can protect you, and they are almost always thrilled to see you. Dogs are a staple member of the farm and homestead team, and they have been since humans started to settle down. Let’s look at some specific roles for our canine friends: A Note on First Aid and …
How to feed a raw food diet for dogs. this post is not meant to judge or belittle anyone who doesn’t do this…it’s just the reasons we do. Follow what you think is best for your own pet We own a beautiful mutt type dog. She is the best dog we have ever owned, and …
