Farm Animals as Pets

Winterizing your backyard chicken coop is important if you have a small flock and live in cold climates. The old timers will say they never heated the coop, even in sub zero weather, but there...

As the cold weather blows in, it is important to ensure all your animals can withstand the extremes in temperature. With some areas of the north, such as Minnesota where I live, it is not unusual...

Pet chickens are easy to care for and will entertain you for years. Their needs are simple: water, food, shelter, safety, and socialization. A small flock of hens will even reward you with eggs...

Chicks are easily tamed to become endearing pet chickens that can live 10 or more years. Socializing chicks can be accomplished in a just few minutes a day, but the more time you spend the more...

Cows are not the only animals that can be kept as pets and supply you with milk; goats make great pets and provide milk as well. The milk of a goat is said to be among the healthiest milk...

Miniature cows are an excellent choice for small dairy operations, home milk production and small farms. Their size makes it possible to raise them on smaller acreage with less feed costs, and...

If you have an outside pet or your indoor pet ventures outside, they are at risk for ticks to attach themselves onto your pet. Ticks are bloodsucking creatures that thrive on your pet until they...

Although it may sound odd to some people, chickens can make entertaining pets. Chickens that are used to humans can be friendly and playful and can be trained to do simple tasks. It is easiest to...

A backyard flock of chickens adds sound, color and movement to your garden landscape. With a little planning, raising a small flock of chickens in the backyard is fun and rewarding hobby for the...

Though chickens are usually raised for their fresh eggs, chickens are also highly effective at bug and slug control. In the May/June 2009 issue of "Grit Magazine," Pam Maynard calls chickens and...

Miniature cows for sale can be found all over the country, but because of supply and demand and a high level of interest in lowline cattle breeds, they are similar in cost to full-size cows....

Although raising chickens can be a very rich and rewarding experience, it is not for the faint of heart. However, with adequate preparation, you will find that raising chickens is an enjoyable...

Pigs are highly intelligent and surprisingly clean animals that can make wonderful pets. As with most any pet, however, owning a pig also means having to deal with some unwanted odors. While many...

There are three simple things that you can do to ensure your flock continues to provide you with those tasty oblong treasures each and almost every day.

Building a rabbit hutch cheaply does not mean it won’t be good enough for that family pet or Easter surprise. You use wire mesh, 1x1/2 inch squares with some recycled wood you scrounge, a few...

Do you want to have free range chickens without them defecating everywhere you walk? I have the perfect method for having free range chickens in sight, but out of the way and living the good...

Donkeys are a type of equine and are cousins to horses. They are affectionate and fairly easy to care for, although they can be quite strong-willed and stubborn. With proper health care and...

Living in the country gives you an opportunity to grow and produce much of your own food. Raising chickens for eggs is one of the ways you can accomplish this. It is possible to have laying hens ...

Sicilian donkeys are miniature donkeys that hail from Sicily. They stand 36 inches at the tallest, and look like standard donkeys. These little animals are affectionate and fairly easy to care...

When picking out a new pet, most people consider dogs, cats, fish, birds, even reptiles. But there's one animal--the miniature donkey--that, if given the right care, can be just as good of a pet...

Wondering how to identify a rooster from a hen, or better put, tell the difference between male and female chickens? While it's hard to tell young chicks apart, by the time they are about 5 to 8...

A chicken tractor is basically just a movable pen to contain chickens (or other animals). It is nice because the chickens are contained so wont destroy your flower bed, but they can be moved...

Raising chickens in your backyard is becoming the latest trend. Lots of people want to build chicken tractors and therefore are looking for chicken tractor plans. A chicken tractor is a small...

Backyard Chicken owners dream of the morning when they go out to the coop, that they spent days building, to find a nesting box holding the very first egg. Oh how wonderful it is. Soon though...

Have you ever wanted to raise your own backyard chickens but didn't know where to begIn? Have you thought about providing your family and friends with "farm" fresh eggs? It's really...

Many people are interested in having chickens as pets. What could be better then a pet that also helps to make breakfast? Free Range chickens can be very inexpensive to own. The major expense...

Looking after your own duck egg doesn’t have to be incredibly difficult. It is important however to follow instructions very carefully—because like any newborn, a lot of things can go wrong, so...

Bantams are small-breed chickens, either those that have been bred that way from a standard-size breed or true bantams, which have no large counterparts. About one-fourth the size of regular...

Allowing your chickens to roam around your backyard gives them a chance to dust their feathers, scratch in the grass and sample worms and insects. The problem is, once your chickens are out, it...

Finding a miniature pot belly pig for sale will often depend on your location -- if you happen to live near a breeder, you're in luck. Smaller farm animals, often acquired for pets rather than...

If you are interested in keeping a few chickens or goats or other small animals on your property, but still want your landscape to look attractive while keeping your animals safe and comfortable,...

Horses are wonderful animals that require a fair amount of work. Whether raising work horses or race horses or just pleasure horses, there are some basic rules to keeping the animals. These are...

It sounds crazy, but chickens can wear a harness like a dog, cat, rabbit or ferret. It's easiest to buy a small harness and try it on your chicken, but if you're determined to make the chicken...

Would you like a pet that doesn't need to be walked 2 or 3 times a day and doesn't bark? Do you have a heart for small fuzzy creatures?

Growing up on a farm, we had many animals. Some were on purpose (goats, pigs, ducks, etc.), some were not (foxes, raccoons, gophers). This article tells how to raise healthy ducklings - one of our...

The work involved in raising free-range chickens is easily outweighed by the benefits of having fresh eggs and poultry. You can raise your own small flock of free-range chickens even if you only...

If you are planning to litter box train your rabbit your in luck! Training a pet rabbit to use a litter box is not very difficult it just takes a little time a patience. This will make having a...

Rabbits are very soft and cuddly animals and many small children love to have them as pets. With this in mind it is very important to address the proper way to hold a rabbit.

If you plan to keep your Rabbit outside you should make sure your cage is sturdy and will protect your pet from the elements. A proper hutch / cage for your rabbit should give them plenty of room...

When adopting a rabbit for the first time it is very important to make sure you are feeding him the proper food. This will keep your rabbit healthy and happy for a long time.

If you have decided to take on the responsibility of owning a pet rabbit you also need to take the time to choose a pet rabbit that will be easy to care for. Rabbits live between 10 - 12 years and...

Many people don't know that many cities allow you to raise chickens in your backyard. Chickens require minimal upkeep and don't need much room. They provide natural fertilizer, fresh eggs and are...

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The San Juan rabbit is a domestic rabbit that has been bred to mimic the traits of the cottontail. They are a popular choice for training hunting dogs, are tame enough to make decent pets and they...

Trying to figure out what the problem is with your favorite pet can be a little daunting--especially if your pet happens to be a rabbit, and you're imagining the worst. But don't worry! Th...

Every spring the newly hatched chicks are the highlight at the local feed store. They are so little, fluffy, cute, and waiting for you to take them home. If you have decided that this spring you...

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at farming? My husband and I have been raising pigs on our farm for some time. We decided to do this because we are trying to raise our son to be self...

Caring for farm animals is fairly easy for those who choose to live the lifestyle.

Raising chickens in the city, or urban chickens, has never been easier! With increasing technology, smaller, easy to handle chicken coops and pens are now available, making it possible to raise...

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