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The Circular Health Check for Goats

An important part of properly caring for your goats is being able to distinguish when they’re unhealthy and need some extra care. Many ailments can be caught and then treated by performing a simple visual inspection of your animal with the Circular Health Check about once a week. As its name...

Doggy Danger: Beware of these Holiday Plants

The Halloween-Thanksgiving-Christmas holiday trifecta is traditionally characterized by festive and sometimes flamboyant displays of decorations. While many of these decorations are considered benign to the health and safety of you and your family, you may want to consider how they affect your pets...

The Low-Down on Lovin' Llamas

Raising a pet is an extraordinarily intimate activity. The icon of the dog as man’s best friend is indeed a cherished emotional symbol in our society. The notion of owning a furry friend has evolved, however, as the domestication of certain animals has expanded beyond the classic cat and dog...

Caring For Your Yard in the Fall

The picturesque verdant lawn with accompanying garden, rife with eclectic herbs, flowers and vegetables…this is the image most elicited upon hearing the word “lawn,” but oftentimes, depending on your climate, that phase of a lawn's life cycle may only last a few months. To increase the quality of...

Friendliest Dog Breeds for a Family Lifestyle

When choosing a pet, it is very important to consider the compatibility between your home situation and the tendencies of the animal you would like to own. The saying goes “dogs are man's best friend,” but if you have the wrong dog for your life style, it can end up being a terrible nightmare. Some...

Keeping Wild Birds Cool in the Summer

Although wild birds have many ways to keep themselves cool, as a wild bird enthusiast you can help them avoid becoming overheated. • Provide a Water Source: Provide a bird bath with clean fresh water, and no more than a couple of inches of water in the bath for bathing. The water may evaporate on...

Detecting Allergies in Dogs

Man’s best friend can suffer from allergies in the same way many humans are affected by them. In fact, a wide variety of things may cause allergic reactions in dogs, and it may be difficult to pin down the exact cause in your dog. Dander is often the culprit for allergies in dogs; it is the flakes...

Riding into the Sunset: Ways to Keep Your Senior Horse Active

As your horse reaches his or her late teens, they may lose some of the sprightliness it showed in its earlier years. The key to keeping your senior horse active is just that: focus on keeping up with consistent exercise, though you may need to reduce the pace and challenge of daily workouts. Below...

Tips for Controlling Flies in Feed Lots and Pastures

Warmer weather almost always guarantees an increase in the number of flies that can adversely affect cattle performance and health. Here are some quick tips to help you control flies in feedlots and pastures: In Feed Lots Sanitation—Flies need manure and other materials for laying their eggs....

The Best Practices for Cleaning Your Horse’s Hoof

Routine hoof care is best when provided by a professional Ferrier. As a horse owner, knowing the anatomy of the hoof will present you with a methodical understanding of thorough cleaning practices.• Cleaning should be performed every 6 to 8 weeks; repeat simple maintenance once or twice a week as...

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Sandi Baggett, San Mar Stables, Poolesville MD Sandi Baggett was first introduced to a pony at her grandfather’s farm in VA at the age of 2. By the time she was 6, she had become the only one in her family to pursue her love of horses.Throughout the years, Sandi continued to ride, with the help...

Tips for Creating a Living Space for your Baby Chicks

Newly hatched chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults require that their very basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and water be met in order to survive. Good care and management with a bit of TLC will go a long way in providing a healthy start for your young flock. Following are some useful...

Winter Care Tips for Wild Birds

Winter time can present a battle for survival for wild birds. Their endless quest for food begins at dawn and continues until dusk. They spend their days searching for enough sustenance to store enough energy to endure cold winter nights. Because of the seasonal decline of natural habitat, wild...

Indoor Activities to Keep Your Pet Busy in Winter

While the coming of winter does mean cozy nights by the fire and hot cocoa, there is no doubt that the switch to life indoors can, at times, be a bit stifling. If you are feeling bouts of excess energy during these months, odds are, so are your pets! Like you, your pets daily routine changes in the...

How to Preserve Nutrients in Hay

Proper storage of hay between harvest and feeding is critical for preserving nutrients and assuring that you'll have high quality hay to feed your cattle during the winter months they need it most. The nutrient requirements of cattle are more likely to be met with quality hay that is well stored,...

Keeping your Pet Healthy During the Winter

As it gets cold outside, the potential for harsh weather conditions requires some extra care for your canine and feline friends. Here are some tips to help your pet remain safe and comfortable during the winter months ahead. Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Frozen water in outside bowls is...

Preparing your Goats for the Winter Months Ahead

Autumn is a good time to make sure everything is in tiptop shape for the cold weather that’s just around the corner. The preparations you make now can have a long-term impact on the health and comfort of your goats, so here are a few fall tips: Even hardy animals like goats need a warm, dry place...

Tips for Preparing your Rabbit for the Cold Winter Weather

Can you believe it? Once again, winter is just around the bend. Take advantage of these beautiful autumn days to make preparations so that when Jack Frost makes an appearance, you’ll know your rabbits have everything they need to stay healthy and happy. Sound Management • Although a rabbit...

Wrapping A Horse Hoof Injury

Often times athletes get injured and need to get their ankles wrapped. Horses are much the same way. If their hoof comes up a little hobbled, you may need to act quickly and get it wrapped. Here are some tips from Christine Barakat of Equisearch.com to get that hoof back to health in no time:Clean...

Dog Tricks: Three Steps For Teaching A Dog To High Five

When you’re happy about something you may find yourself high-fiving one of your buddies. It’s time to get your dog in on the action too. Here is the way to train your dog how to high five:1) Shake firstThe saying goes that before you can run you have to walk. This situation isn’t any different....

Causes and Prevention of Coccidiosis in your Flock

One of the challenges you face as a bird owner is the threat of a common, and potentially devastating, disease called coccidiosis. But once you understand what causes it and how it spreads, you can feel more confident about your ability to limit its impact on your flock. Good Health Coccidiosis is...

Summer Tips for Raising Healthy Goats

Some people think goats can practically feed and care for themselves. But goats need care and attention, especially in summer. Here are some tips: Water is essential for temperature control, waste excretion, electrolyte balance, digestion and more. Fresh, clean water should be available at all...

Rabbit Care Tips for the Summer

Gene Gillispie of Vienna, Missouri has been raising and showing rabbits since his 4-H days back in 1966, and he and his wife Sue have been ARBA (American Rabbit Breeders Association) judges for 32 years and 25 years, respectively. Currently maintaining 400 rabbits representing 11 breeds, Gene and...

Hot Weather Tips for Raising Poultry

They say raising poultry is all about feed, water, heat and light. But in the summer, beating the heat is a top priority. Severe heat stress can affect egg quality, size and hatchability. It can also increase the rate of mortality. Here are some tips: Keep Birds Cool Even free-range birds need...

Supplying Your Horse with Water

Horses are not unlike people, in that they too enjoy fresh, clean water. Not only will it keep your horse content, it will help keep away many easily preventable sicknesses, too. Colic is one example. According to About.com's Katherine Blocksdorf, here are some basic ideas concerning water for your...