It’s a hot summer day and your plants are looking...not so healthy. They’re wilting, they’re drooping - they might even be dry and crunchy. It doesn’t take an expert gardener to recognize the signs ...
15 Plants That Are Poisonous to Sheep & Other Toxic Things to Avoid
If you’re new to raising sheep, you might find yourself looking around your pastures in a panic. Will that unidentifiable weed growing in the corner be safe for your sheep to eat? What happens if they ...
Caseous Lymphadenitis in Sheep and Goats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention Tips
Whenever I get sick, I notice that my lymph nodes tend to get swollen. It doesn’t matter whether I have strep throat, the flu, or the common cold. Like clockwork, my lymph nodes become inflamed and ...
Jacob Sheep Breed Information: Excellent Wool-Producing Sheep with Remarkable Horns
When you think of animals with spots, what comes to mind? Dalmations? Appaloosas? Jaguars? What about sheep? Spotted sheep might not be the first animals on your list when you’re trying to ...
7 Tips for Gardening with Grow Lights and Increasing Your Plant Yields
The first few years I planted a vegetable garden, I either purchased seedlings from a nursery or started seeds indoors, using a sunny windowsill to provide the sunlight my plants needed. Big ...
Cheviot Sheep Breed Information: Is This Intelligent Sheep Right for Your Farm?
Not too long ago, I purchased a livestock trailer from a sheep farmer a few hours from where I live. Upon arriving at his farm, I discovered that he was raising sheep that looked a lot different than ...
How You Can Help Your Overweight Pig Lose Weight and Be Healthy
Sometimes, less truly is more - and that’s especially true if you’re raising pigs. If you have pigs, then it's important to know the difference between fat and healthy. Many people assume that the ...
Chickens Eating Mice: Is It Dangerous and How Can You Limit Mouse Visits?
Are there mice wreaking havoc on your chicken coop? Most of the time, a mouse in the chicken house is nothing to worry about. Although you might be freaked out by the pitter-patter of tiny little ...
American Landrace Pig Breed Information and Guide
Are you thinking about raising pigs? If so, you may have found yourself struggling to find the ideal breed. After all, there are so many choices out there - and you’re not alone in making this ...