Farm Animals as Pets

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...

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...

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?

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...

When a pet dies, it can be devastating for the pet’s owner. It doesn’t matter if the pet was a small hamster or a large horse--if the pet was loved, grief will follow. For some,...

Many people think that ducks are the perfect pets. They kill unpleasant insects, are easy to train and will even keep your yard weed free. However, pet ducks do have one drawback--they are not...

You probably think of chickens only food sources or dancing TV characters, but there are many people who keep these birds as pets. You might not want to think about that the next time you sit in...

Most people think of cows as a food source. Unless you've raised a cow, you probably don't know they are intelligent animals and easy to develop a fondness for, and that they become sensitive to...

Keeping a pet sheep can be a rewarding experience and a great tool for teaching children responsibility and respect for animals. Sheep kept as pets should be females or neutered males. They should...

Donkeys are becoming beloved as pets because of their affectionate nature and intelligence. These sweet animals respond well to the right training, and will be faithful companions for life. Read...

The selection of an Easter pet for your family requires careful consideration of what will be needed to care for it when it reaches adulthood. Read the information below before you commit to the...