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Banding Sheep for Castration: When Is It Necessary and How to Band Sheep Correctly

Banding sheep for castration is a common practice that just about any farmer who raises sheep for meat, milk, or wool will need to do. It is most common in sheep raised for meat since the ...

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Why Does Your Pig Have Small Litter Size and What You Can Do About It

Over the last year or so, one of the biggest issues we’ve struggled with on my farm is small pig litter sizes.  This is a relatively new problem. We went from many years where litters averaged ...

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How Long Do Sheep Live & What Factors Contribute to Their Longevity?

If you’re thinking about raising sheep, there are lots of factors you’ll need to consider. Where will you house them? What will you feed them?  Most importantly, how long can you expect ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Fencing Horses

Owning a horse comes with many responsibilities, including feeding them, checking on their health, and keeping them safe. Fencing horses can be challenging, especially if you have never done it ...

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How to Find the Best Blanket for Your Horse

Your horse needs a little extra care to keep warm through the winter. Even though horses are often able to keep themselves warm in cold temperatures, some need a blanket depending on their age, ...

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Feeding Horses: All The Basics You Need to Know About

When I was 12 years old, my neighbor offered me a job mucking out stalls at her barn. With the money I made, I paid for riding lessons on my neighbor’s older Appaloosa. But the experience taught me a ...

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9 Tips to Help Improve and Get Better Tasting Goat Milk

It’s no secret that goat’s milk is delicious - and filled with all kinds of nutrients that make it a wonderful alternative to cow’s milk. However, not all people would agree with the first part of ...

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Horse Companionship: Why Your Horse Needs a Friend and Which Animals Are the Best?

Horses are beautiful animals that provide incredible emotional support to humans, but how can you tell if your horse needs company? And, why is companionship important for horses? Like humans, ...

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Caring For Your Beehives During the Winter

These days, beekeeping has grown into a utilitarian business in which bees are bought and sold without a second thought. But as food-uncertainty increases, more people are looking for ways to raise ...

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