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Hoofin It Part 3: Dealing With Foot Rot In Livestock

Animals | Large Animals |
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Foot rot is a common cause of lameness in our livestock. Here's what causes it, how to recognize the condition and steps for treating it quickly.

Start Raising Beef Cattle To Meet Your Meat Needs

Animals | Large Animals |
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Interested in raising your own beef cattle but unsure where to start? Once you learn these important tips, you'll be ready for a rewarding livestock experience.

Can You Identify This Mystery Chicken Breed?

Animals | Chickens 101 | Poultry |
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A Mediterranean heritage chicken with an important, I say, important history in egg production, this mystery breed is the most common bird in the U.S.

Do Chickens Really Need Apple Cider Vinegar?

Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Many poultry-keepers swear by the benefits of apple cider vinegar, but the truth is, your chickens don't need it (and it may cause more harm than good).

How You Can Use Pigs To Build Better Compost

Animals | Large Animals |
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Pigs don't need to be persuaded to make compost. It's in their nature! But there are a few things you can do to help your hogs make nutrient-dense fertilizer.

My Experience Repurposing An Old Chicken Coop

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Farm & Garden | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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Got an old chicken coop or unused outbuilding? Consider recycling the materials! Read about how I built a new workshop out of an old poultry house.

Why Does My Chicken Have A Bruise On Its Beak?

Chickens 101 | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Is your bird looking black and blue? A few different things can cause a bruise on the beak, but don't worry—it's common and typically clears up itself.

Small Livestock Breeds That Fit Great On Small Farms

Animals | Large Animals |
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Small farms call for small animals. Check out this collection of small and miniature livestock breeds to choose what little animals to bring home next.

How To Manage Cattle During A Drought

Animals | Large Animals |
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Drought is an unfortunate reality, and managing cattle during dry seasons can be challenging. These tips will help you get your herd through a hard season.

Bumblefoot: What It Is & How To Protect Your Chickens

Animals | Health & Nutrition | Poultry |
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Bumblefoot may sound funny, but for your chickens, this painful foot condition is no laughing matter. And left untreated, the malady could even prove fatal.

How To Control Flies On Your Livestock This Summer

Animals | Large Animals |
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Summer heat brings flies, and this summer has been plenty hot, so follow these tips on livestock fly control to help your animals stay healthy and productive.

Do You Have Poison Hemlock In Your Sheep Pasture?

Animals | Large Animals |
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Poison hemlock is creeping into new areas these days, so you need to check your sheep pastures to make sure this toxic, invasive plant isn't present. Here's how.

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