One of the increasing common pets and animals people are getting are rabbits. You may be wondering what kinda treats rabbits eat and specifically if bunnies eat basil. The short answer is that bunnies eat basil. It is not toxic to them and many consider it a treat. Ideally, it is best to give them …
Goats being curious and intelligent animals, one could be forgiven for believing that the domestic goat (Capra aegagrus hircus), can be house trained. The verdict from people who have tried it, says otherwise. One of the primary elements of house-training a pet is to teach him to defecate and urinate outside. That may not sound …
Crossing a Nubian dairy goat with a Nigerian dwarf dairy goat results in a Nubian dwarf goat, also called a Mini Nubian. The primary objective of breeding them is to develop a smaller variety that produces good milk. The size and characteristics could vary based on their generation. After the sixth generation, though, they qualify …
Goats are a very popular backyard animal for homesteading, especially if you have limited land. Where I live, a lot of people have goats for both milk and meat. One of the first things when researching an animal to be added to your farm is to learn the terminology. A common question is, “What are …
One of the most popular and first animals people get when they start homesteading is chickens. Getting fresh eggs every day is super easy and rewarding. My family has had chickens since I was a kid, but there were many questions I had when it came to starting my chicken flock a couple of years …
One of my good friends has started a homestead and is raising sheep for meat. I have thought about going the same route, but I would need a lot more land. He is about 3 years into it and really enjoys it. People find the terms lamb and sheep a mystery when it comes to meat …
As you get deeper into any activity, you discover that there are nuances and subtleties that were not visible from afar but become crucial for desirable performance and outcomes. The cattle industry is no different. Like me, you may be researching cows for your farm and not sure about the terms. So are all cows …
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Most creatures have likes and dislikes as far as food is concerned, including ones they consider as special treats. Goats, in particular, love a tasty treat. Their four stomachs seem to keep driving them to nibble all day long. A constant supply of fiber is needed by them to stay in good health. They prioritize …
Cows are a trusted resource provider for humans and integral to many aspects of human life as we know it today. They provide us with some of the most basic needs like milk and meat. They are also a source of leather. They are hardy animals that make the most of the conditions, as long …
One of the most popular animals on a homestead are ducks. They can provide both meat and eggs. As a new homesteader, I wondered how long do ducks live? The short answer is that on average, ducks will live for 5-10 years depending on their breed. However, some ducks can live up to 20 years …
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