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Sheep Facts: More To Ovis Aries Than Meets The Eye 

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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From globe-trotting origins to really interesting eye structure, these fascinating sheep facts show there's plenty to learn about the barnyard staple.

The Danger of Dehydration In Newborn Livestock

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Newborn livestock ruminants are highly susceptible to dehydration, so learn how to monitor for this issue on your farm and what to do about it.

Woolvie Jerseys & Milking Gyr Is All About Building Relationships

Animals | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Food | Large Animals |
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Carlie Barry from the Australian venture tells us how "milking cows is the somewhat easy part of running a dairy farm!"

Biting Lice In Sheep: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Biting lice are just one of the parasites that can infest sheep or other ruminants, so check out this video for signs, symptoms and treatment options.

Say Cheese! For Recent Reader Livestock Photos

Animals | Chickens 101 | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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This round of Say Cheese contenders includes a curious calf, cuddly kitten, grinning goats and much more, so check out this photo roundup from Hobby Farms readers!

Buying A Bull? Here Are Some Tips For Making The Choice

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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For many, the purchase of a bull is worth the investment, but take your time and follow these tips when buying a bull for your herd.

Livestock Love: Our Picks For Hobby Farms Breeds

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Considering raising animals but unsure where to start? We rounded up some of our favorite livestock breeds for you to consider!

Lessons Learned From Bottle-Feeding A Lamb

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals |
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Bottle-feeding a lamb should never be your first option, but it's important to know how to feed a rejected or orphaned lamb in case it becomes necessary.

The Curious, Comical & Mischievous Goats Of Udder Chaos

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Bria Stambaugh from Udder Chaos, a North Carolina-based hobby farm, tells us about the joys of surrounding yourself with goats.

Breeding Soundness Exams: A Primer

Animals | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Breeding your animals this spring? Consider utilizing a breeding soundness exam to evaluate your livestock's reproductive capacity.

Using GPS Collars On Your Livestock Guardian Dogs (Video)

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | Video |
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Livestock guardian dogs are invaluable farm helpers, but if roaming becomes an issue you can try a GPS collar that trains and contains animals in a set area.

6 Books About Keeping Cattle For Beef, Milk & More

Animals | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Large Animals | News |
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These six books offer invaluable advice for anyone curious about starting with cattle, from keeping a beef herd to milking cows to butchering and more.

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