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4 Natural Ways to Protect Farm Dogs From Fleas and Ticks

Animals | Large Animals |
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Your outdoor-loving pooch won’t love the itchiness that comes with fleas and ticks. Protect it using these natural parasite prevention methods.

What’s the Deal With Grassfed Meat?

Animals | Large Animals |
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We shed some light on the grassfed versus grain-fed debate so you’re no longer left in the dark.

25 Beef and Pork Cuts and How to Cook Them

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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You have a lot of options when you take your homegrown meat to the processor. Make sure you ask for the cuts you’ll enjoy cooking.

7 Things To Know About Your First Dairy Cow

Animals | Large Animals |
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Produce fresh milk for home use and dairy projects by introducing a dairy cow to your farm. Here's what you should know to get started.

Are Cattle Right For My Farm?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Before you invite cattle onto your farm, make sure you have everything you need to help this domesticated animal thrive.

7 Tips for Marketing Goat Meat

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Popularity for this traditional meat is growing in the U.S., and your farm can be part of the action.

Are Cats a Danger to My Flock?

Animals | Large Animals | Poultry | Urban Farming |
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Because cats are carnivorous predators, it’s common to wonder if a neighborhood cat or stray will leap over your fence and attack your laying hens. But are cats really that dangerous? Stray Cat Strut While my first flock was still quite young—feathered out but not laying—a neighborhood cat would come by to stalk my birds. […]

Are Pigs Right For My Farm?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Before jumping into the world of farm-raised bacon, make sure your farm is equipped with everything necessary for pigs to thrive.

5 Predators After Your Livestock

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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Here are details on identifying and protecting against predators, the natural enemies of your animals, on the ground.

Are Dairy Goats Right for My Farm?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Goats can be a handful, but their milk can be so rewarding. Find out if you have what it takes to be a goat owner.

How To Cut Down On Pig Odors

Animals | Large Animals |
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Keep foul smells to a minimum in your pigs’ living quarters by adjusting their feed intake and implementing new management practices.

5 Ways to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden

Crops & Gardening | Large Animals |
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Prevent roaming felines from making your vegetable bed their litter box with this selection of deterrents.

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