Domestic and Wild Animals

Chickens are delightful creatures, well worth investing in as pets, but owning them should be thought of as a long term commitment.

Whether you are planning to buy, sell, or choose sheep from your existing flock, it is important to know what a veteran sheep breeder is looking for during a visual appraisal.

Every flock will have a period of adjustment, but with thoughtful planning, fighting can be kept to a minimum.

Eggs are great sources of protein, and when raised organically can be lower in cholesterol than regular eggs available. Many people are choosing to raise flocks for this reason, but few stop to ask, "How many eggs does a chicken lay?"

Before you go out and buy some chickens, you need to do some research. This guide will help you so you don't have any unexpected surprises.

As part of your preparedness plan or in your quest for off grid living, raising rabbits is an essential member of your livestock community. High in protein and easy to raise.

Bats can cause a substantial amount of damage to homes and buildings if living inside them. Read about bat removal and control, and how they get rid of them.

To keep your horse healthy, you need to manage your horse manure. By removing manure daily, you prevent water contamination, horse parasites and stable flies.

Rearing cows can be a good source of income. Knowing how to take care of cows is very important so that you can get quality products from your cows.

Keeping cows for profit requires commitment and considering a lot of things to have a good yield.

A lot of people nowadays are raising ducks for profits. The main reason for this is that ducks are easier to raise than chickens.

From fresh egg production to natural garden fertilizer, there is no shortage of benefits in raising backyard poultry.