Animals

Animals are pets, livestock, guard animals, or parts of our family. Let’s make sure our animals can live a full, healthy life. Predators are also animals, but let’s learn to live peaceably and safely with them – without our animals becoming their meal.

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Livestock: A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Animals

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Do Chickens Fly? Can They? Here’s the Truth!

Chickens are known to jump and flap their wings around, … Read Article

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Alpaca Toys and Enclosures: Things to Know

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Can Chickens Eat Freeze-Dried Foods?

Aside from the usual chicken feed and live bugs that … Read Article

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Can Chickens Eat Freeze-Dried Insects? (Crickets, Mealworms, Etc)

Chickens are omnivores and can eat most meats, vegetables, fruits, … Read Article

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Complete Guide to Chickens and Worms

Chickens are omnivores, and they like to eat a wide … Read Article

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Complete Guide to Chickens and Mealworms

They might not seem tasty to us, but for chickens, … Read Article

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How Long Do Chicks Need a Heat Lamp? Guide With Pictures

If you raise baby chicks indoors without a mother hen, … Read Article

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Can You Overfeed Chickens?

For a first-time chicken owner, looking after a flock can … Read Article

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Broody Chickens: The Complete Guide

No homestead would be complete without a flock of chickens … Read Article

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Can Chickens See in the Dark? Are They Afraid of the Dark?

Chickens are important farm animals whether you want meat and/or … Read Article

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When Can Baby Chickens Go Outside?

It’s so rewarding to watch cute, fluffy baby chicks grow … Read Article

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