Rabbits suffer in cages
One of my pet peeves is seeing the accepted practice of keeping rabbits confined in cages and hutches.
Recently I have met a...
CARING FOR YOUR FARM FAMILY DURING EXTREME WEATHER – WINTER
There is a saying that a true Southerner will drink iced tea in a blizzard. Like many axioms, this one is rarely tested because, really,...
Goat Breeds – Which One Do I Choose?
I am going to be getting goats this summer, and trying to decide which breed is best for me. So I have been doing a bit of research, and thought this might be informative to others that are considering getting goats as well.
The Wonderful World of Shetland Sheep
Shetland Sheep - not only adorable and soft but a valued contributor to a self sufficient lifestyle. Learn more about this uncommon dual purpose English breed.
Our First Year Raising Goats & Sheep
In raising goats and sheep for ALMOST a year now (it seems WAY longer), we have learned a few things along the way. And...
We keep the family together
Most of the goat keepers we know separate kids from mama pretty early on, and then bottle feed the kids. This really does socialise...
Meningitis in Goat – Cured by Vitamins?
Let me start by digging in the archives for an old blog post about one of our British Toggenburg goats ...
Thursday, 20 November 2008
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Indian Hair Oil for Bald Goats
During the spring when the goats lose their wild and wooly look and become a bit sleeker (we don't shave our goats), Fairlight was...
Frequently Asked Questions about Goats
How tall will they get?
Pygmies generally range from 16" - 22" at the withers. However, our African Pygmy's ("Blackberry) mother was...
ASK: Breeding and Pregnancy with Sheep
Hello fellow barnbuddies, it's your resident sheep expert Meagan here to answer a sheep-related Ask Miz Hennessy question!
How do I know that my ram...
Keeping Angora Rabbits
Please get a reputable guide from one of the House Rabbit Societies before you do ANY obtaining of a rabbit.
About housing: ...
Win Solar Powered Watering Trough from Mother Earth News Sweepstakes
Save time and money with no costly electrical or fuel bills with this freeze-free water trough that is powered by the sun.
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GIVEAWAY: Manna Pro Goat Treats!
Most giveaways has been for our feathered pals. But we haven't forgotten the other animals! And what better giveaway is there for our goatie-goats...
