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Llamas Make Great Small-Farm Livestock

Animals | Large Animals |
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Llamas make excellent guardian animals, and their demands make them ideal for small farms. Here are a few things to know before getting a llama.

Breed Profile: Get To Know Large Black Hogs

Animals | Large Animals |
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Looking for a heritage pig breed with a winning personality, pasturing proficiency and flavorful meat? Look no further than Large Black Hogs!

Healing From Invisible War Wounds At Little Mountain Ark Farm

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Large Animals |
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At Little Mountain Ark Farm in Virginia, peafowl and donkeys help war-wounded veterans recover from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Get A Gumball Machine To Dispense Chicken Treats

Animals | Poultry |
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Want a fun and handy way to treat your flock? A chicken treats gumball machine dispenser, complete with a DIY dock, will entertain your birds!

5 Essential Chicken Feed Nutrients For A Healthy Flock

Poultry
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We all know that a "properly balanced" diet is important for flocks, but what exactly are the nutrients included in that bag of chicken feed?

Goat Health Basics To Keep Your Herd Kicking

Animals | Large Animals |
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Goats need their keeper’s care in order to live long and be healthy. Here's are a few thing you can do to ensure your goat herd's best health.

3 Tips For Reducing Cold Stress On Your Dairy Goats

Animals | Large Animals |
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Goats are hardy animals, but there are a few things you can (and should) do to keep your herd healthy and happy during the cold months.

A Few Things To Consider Before Getting Honeybees

Beekeeping
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Thinking of getting honeybees next year? From breed type to shipping, there are a few things you should consider before making the purchase.

Sociable Serama Chickens Help Keep Things Ticking At Little Farmer Me

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Poultry |
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Marion Petersen from the Southern California-based hobby farm gives us the scoop on how to care for these adorable chickens.

Coop Maintenance Is Easier With The Deep-Litter Method

Animals | Poultry |
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Cleanliness in the chicken coop is less work when you use the deep-litter method. Plus, it's proven to keep your chickens healthier.

A Few Facts About Feeding Your Flock Supplements

Poultry
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There's a lot of poultry feed out there these days, and feeding your chicken flock can feel confusing at times. Here are a few pointers for getting it right.

Vaccinate Your Sheep For An Ounce Of Prevention

Animals | Large Animals |
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You can (and should) vaccinate your sheep for clostridial diseases to keep them healthy against a range of ailments. Here's how.

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