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Keeping a flock of backyard chickens not only provides fresh eggs and enjoyable company but also comes with the responsibility of ensuring their health and well-being. A strong immune system is vital for chickens to ward off diseases and infections. By implementing a few simple practices, you can help strengthen your backyard chicken's immune system and enhance their overall health. In this blog, we will explore effective strategies for boosting your flock's immunity. Provide a Nutrient-Rich Diet A balanced and nutritious diet is the foundation for a robust immune system in chickens. Ensure that your flock has access to a...

Weaning a foal naturally induces high stress and can lead to illness, loss of weight, or injury.  That means an unhappy foal that is costly of your time, money, and resources.  If done carefully, weaning a foal can lead to a strong, healthy young horse that is more productive and more valuable in today’s demanding industry.  Let’s run through a few basics and a couple helpful tips to be sure you don’t make the mistake of over-stressing your foal in this crucially developmental time for the animal. The “right” time to wean is not a cut and dry question.  It...

Raising free range chickens can be a challenge, but it can be well worthwhile for a more robust, healthier, more productive flock. But what makes free range chickens so desirable, and what special needs do they have for their care? What Free Range Means When chickens or other livestock are “free range” they are allowed to roam at will, with free access to outdoor areas and fewer restrictions on their overall movements and habitat. These animals are not restricted to a small coop, barn, or pen, but instead have a much larger, more enriching space to explore. There is a...

Spring is chick season. Whether you are just starting a flock, increasing the numbers of chickens you keep or bringing new breeds home to try. Your brooder is critical to give for your chicks security, warmth and shelter they need for their earliest days. How can you set up a brooder to give your chicks the safest, healthiest start? Containers for Brooders A brooder is simply a small home for your chicks to help meet their needs and keep them safely contained as they grow. Cardboard boxes are often used as brooders, and while a large, sturdy box can be...

A horse's teeth change throughout its life and proper dental care is essential for your horse to be comfortable feeding, grazing and carrying a bit. But what types of problems can develop, and how should they be taken care of? Does Your Horse Have Tooth Problems? A horse has from 36-44 teeth, and those teeth wear down as the horse grazes and eats. Because our horses have different diets that are often softer than the fodder their wild ancestors and cousins consume, however, the wear on their teeth may be uneven or slow, and different dental problems can occur. Your...