While we've been researching alpacas, we've wondered what their ideal living environment is. My research has shown that they prefer living outside. Even so, I can't help but wonder - can an alpaca...
Category: Pets and Livestock
As we've been researching animals for our backyard homestead, we've come across two particular species that intrigue and interest us: alpacas and goats. But can alpacas live with goats? Alpacas...
While I love eating fresh eggs, sometimes you get an egg that just smells fishy. And then it tastes weird and fishy, too. So why do some chicken eggs smell fishy? And what can we do to prevent...
While watching sheep getting sheared at baby animal days, my kids asked me if sheep get cold after shearing. I thought it was a good question, given how some of the sheep appeared to shiver. So I did...
Sheep are a favorite at petting zoos and farms. My kids love seeing and petting them. But do sheep like to be petted? I asked around and did some research - and here's what I found about if sheep...
Whether you've got chickens or you're still researching them, it's nice to have an idea of what to expect. And as I've come to find out, eggs aren't always perfectly egg-shaped - some come with...