Homestead Predators – Coyotes Work in Teams
Of all the common predators, the coyote is perhaps the most troublesome.They are a threat to small animals around the homestead.
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Of all the common predators, the coyote is perhaps the most troublesome.They are a threat to small animals around the homestead.
Since my mini-farm is only two acres, I thought that the idea of a cow was a bit of ridiculous thought and laughed at the idea. Wayne went on to explain that the ideal cow for a small farm or homestead would be the Dexter bovine.
Rodents can be predators on the homestead, especially when the young of small animals are involved. This article discusses the threat posed by mice and rats for homesteaders that are trying to raise small animals, and it offers suggestions for dealing with the problem.
Raccoons are homestead predators that look like bandits with those Lone Ranger type masks over their eyes. Don’t let their looks fool you – they’re much more clever than the common bandit you might encounter.
Horses with arthritis could possibly benefit greatly from eating Hawthorn, both the tops of the plant and the berries.
One of the biggest things that you will struggle to keep up with as a horse owner is the basics of equine nutrition.
To help you decide which breed is best for your family and your backyard, this article addresses some of the most common qualities that owners look for in their new backyard pets.
Millions of households consume beef on a day to day basis because that is the type of meat that is mass marketed and is more commonly known than other types. But there are types of meats that are less know that are actually better for you than beef. The meat that I am referring to in this case is venison.
It is easy to see that the fresh eggs hatched by your own chickens is much better than the store bought ones.
Almost everyone knows that Ben Franklin wanted the Wild Turkey to be our national symbol, rather than the bald eagle. But do you know why? Well, it seems that in those days everywhere you looked there was a wild turkey strutting about.
Living off the land is not as hard as most may think. One of the most unrealized sources of meat we have access to is venison.
Unfortunately, baby birds sometimes fall from their nest. If you find a young bird on the ground, your best bet is to try to leave the rescue efforts to the adult birds. When that is not practical, locate the nearest wildlife rescue center. Wildlife rescue centers have experience in meeting the needs of different birds, […]
If you want to best care for your new chosen pet, you should get to know the supplies that you need to help it survive and keep healthy
Anything with the word “horse” on it automatically means a twenty percent price increase, and that includes fly spray. However, there are things you can do that will stop the nasty critters much cheaper.
A hen’s feathers keep the cold out when the air is dry and still, so they don’t mind the cold. But draughts can get under the feathers, and wet feathers don’t work as well, so keeping hens dry and draught-free is vital.