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Protect Your Plants From Winter Moths

Winter moths can be destructive to a wide variety of trees and shrubs, and while they can be difficult to control, there are steps you can take to protect your crops, landscaping and plants from these nefarious insects. The winter moth (Operophtera brumata) is a European insect that was introduced...

Healthy Snacking For Your Pets

The problem with keeping pets healthy is that often times they eat as much as we do. Our pets love snacking just as much any human out there. If you took the time to document how many times you snack per day, you’ll be alarmed to know your pets are not too far behind and the number is pretty high....

Four Steps for Cleaning Out a Horse Stall

Like people, horses prefer a clean and comfortable place to sleep. Therefore, cleaning out your horse's stall is an important step towards his (or her) health and well-being. Here are the four steps you should take to clean out the stall: 1) Have the right tools A pitchfork, shovel, broom, gloves...

Tack Care Tips

Good quality tack is an expensive investment, but without proper care that investment can quickly wither away to damage, mold, stains and other problems that are not only unsightly, but can be unsafe for both the horse and rider. Proper tack care is not difficult, however, and every rider should...

How to Get Your Puppy to Stop Biting Everything

It is normal for puppies to mouth, chew, gnaw and bite everything they come across – a dog's mouth is sensitive and young puppies are simply investigating their world. As their jaws grow stronger and their teeth mature, however, simple bites can start causing damage and may be painful, and it is...

How Birds Migrate

When birds migrate, many of us think of a flock of geese flying South in a V-shaped formation. However, birds migrate for many different reasons in many different ways. Birds typically migrate because they seek to move from areas of low or decreasing resources to areas where there are high or an...

Protect Your Horse From Worms and Germs

While some worms and germs are beneficial to horses for proper digestive health and an overall healthy immune system, and many others are harmless, there are some pests and parasites that can cause serious health problems even leading to disabilities and death. It is always wise for any horse owner...

Should You Be Changing Your Pet’s Food Regularly?

Once your pet becomes all grown up and it starts to enjoy the same kind of good quality food, there’s nothing else that needs to be done, right? Depending on the weight and type of pet you have, you should consider altering your pet’s diet periodically. Variety is the spice of life for both you and...

Overcome Your Horse's Picky Eating

With dexterous lips and a defiant attitude, any horse can become a picky eater, but it is easy to keep your horse on a balanced, healthy diet no matter what its taste preferences may be. Check for Oral and Digestive Health Horses are not generally picky eaters, and when your horse goes off its feed...

Tips for Traveling with Dogs in Cars

A trip anywhere really isn’t complete without the four-legged members of our family tagging along for the ride. However, travelling with your pet requires a little more consideration than loading your dog in the car and driving off into the sunset. Here are some tips to make sure you and your dog...

Training With Puppy Pee Pads

Pee pads can be a great way to housebreak your puppy, but it does take patience to train a dog to use them properly. Being consistent with your pet and positively reinforcing your expectations for their behavior can help you use pads to successfully housebreak your dog indoors. Are Pee Pads Best...

5 Tips to Attract Orioles

Orioles are popular and distinct backyard birds, but they can also be difficult to attract because of their unique preferences. Backyard birders who know how to make their yard oriole-friendly, however, will be rewarded with these beautiful birds all summer long. Create a Separate Oriole Feeding...

Strategies for Feeding Show Animals

A good diet is essential for the highest quality show animals, no matter what type of livestock you hope to exhibit. Balanced nutrition and proper feed will not only keep valuable show animals healthy, but will also ensure their coat is in great condition, their eyes bright and their energy levels...

Stopping Your Dog From Digging

Dogs can dig up your backyard for many reasons. Sometimes it’s to escape the heat, to hide food, or because they smell something. One of the biggest reasons is because they are bored. To stop your dog from digging, follow these simple steps. First, understand why your dog is digging in the first...

Benefits of Having a Rooster In Your Flock

Roosters can add many advantages to your home and to your flock. Some may see it as a bad idea, but there are many key benefits to having a rooster in your flock. Among these benefits include fertilization, behavior, defense and beauty. First and foremost, roosters provide a free and economic way...

How To Stop Or Minimize Excessive Shedding

One of the greatest hardships as a pet owner is dealing with unwanted hair in your home. Nearly every dog or cat no matter what their age sheds. Some breeds shed more than others, but all pets will do it. While we cannot stop a dog or cat from shedding the same way we can keep a dog from flaring...

Tips for Taking Care of Your Dog's Paws

It's no surprise that your dog's paws take a beating every day – not only are they subject to different types of turf when the dog walks, runs or plays, but a dog also uses its paws for digging and itching. Good paw health is essential to provide adequate cushioning and insulation for the dog's...

Tips on Identifying Wild Birds

According to the World Animal Foundation, there are approximately 11,000 bird species in the world – so how can you know which birds you see? Identifying birds is not as difficult as it may seem, and with some careful steps and thoughtful observation, it's easy to identify birds, whether they're in...

Nutrition Your Cattle Needs

Good nutrition is essential for the health of your herd, but there are many different factors that affect what nutrition your cattle need. By understanding your cattle's needs, you can adjust their diet to offer them the best possible feed in different situations. What Nutrition Cattle Need All...

How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from. There are many different brands of dog food, with different blends for specific pet needs, different flavors, ingredients, and nutritional needs, along with wet, dry, and semi-moist...

Essentials for Backyard Birding

Getting started as a backyard birder is easy, inexpensive and enjoyable. Birders need to meet birds' needs in their backyard as well as their own birding needs to enjoy every feathered friend that flits through their yard. Meeting Birds' Needs The best way to attract a wide range of backyard birds...

Test Your Soil's pH Level

Testing pH is essential to properly analyze your soil, and understanding soil chemistry can help gardeners and farmers of any level – from backyard hobby gardeners to commercial agricultural industries – choose the best plants, fertilizers, and amendments for ideal growth and healthy, luxuriant...

How to Help With Your Pet's Shedding

Shedding is a natural, healthy way cats and dogs renew their fur, but loose fur is not always welcome to pet owners – particularly when it seems to get everywhere and into everything. Pets need thick winter coats and need to shed them in spring, but pet owners who need less fur in their lives can...

Spring Bird Feeding Tips

Spring is an amazing birding season and great for feeding birds. In spring, not only are year-round resident birds eager to visit feeders as winter food supplies run low, but returning migrants need reliable food sources as they head north to their breeding grounds, and well-stocked bird feeders...

Winter Horse Care Checklist

Horses are resilient and can survive many adverse conditions, but taking proper care of your horse in winter is essential to keep them healthy, safe and comfortable even in the worst weather. Fortunately, even small steps for proper winter horse care can help both you and your horse avoid the...