The importance of amino acids for pigs, and how to correctly supplement this in their feed. If you raise pigs, you probably already know the basics. You know what to feed them, how to house ...
What Are Farrowing Crates and Are They Ethical or Not?
In the last couple of years, we’ve gone back and forth about the best ways to ensure that both our piglets and sows remain healthy, comfortable, and most importantly, alive, during the farrowing ...
14 Poisonous Plants Your Chicken Flock Needs to Avoid
Most plants that you include in your garden beds are chicken-safe, and your chickens will feast on them, even if you don't want them to. However, chicken owners need to be aware of the poisonous ...
40 Plants to Grow for Herbivore Pets and Companions
If you have herbivore pets such as rabbits, small rodents, tortoises, or parakeets (just to name a few), then you've noticed they eat a lot of plants. Hopefully, they'll continue to do so for many ...
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 ...
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 ...