Farm Animals as Pets

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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...

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 ...

The Buff Orpington chicks are dual purpose birds that originally came from Great Britain. Their 2 purposes are as layers and meat. As for the eggs, the mature Buff Orpington typically starts to...

Living on a farm can be very rewarding, but it's certainly hard work.....and if you want healthy happy cows, read on for milking tips....

People love pets. There are an innumerable about of dogs, cats, birds, snakes, gerbils, ponies, iguanas, tarantulas, and all other type of pet which are kept in homes and in barns all over the...

This ehow article is about starting a backyard 'farm yard' that has chickens. I will tell you how I convinced (begged) my husband for pet chickens. How to feed, and basically treat them like...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Here I will talk about what you will need to know regarding starting your own rabbitry. I am in hopes that this will help those that do not live close to us. Please practice responsible breeding.

Okay, so you've caught or purchased a chicken. What now? With an armload of flapping and squawking bird in your hands, you may be at a loss. Here are two easy ways to hang on to your chicken.

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...

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...

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...

Though llamas, native to the Andes of South America, have traditionally been used for pulling carts and guarding sheep, they can be great pets if cared for properly.

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...

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

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?

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...

Raising low-maintenance livestock like chickens is a great addition to an organic lifestyle. A fantastic benefit of raising chickens is that they will provide you with eggs and meat that are...

With feed costs rising every week, many livestock owners are looking to either cut back or get out of animal husbandry altogether. Also, often people will get rabbits or goats as a novelty, and...

The price of milk keeps going up making some people think that it might be cheaper to start collecting milk from their own cow. If you collect milk from your own cow, it will also be hormone and...

Want to purchase chickens but don't have anywhere nearby to buy them? The solution is easy, just hope online and order them!

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Up until World War II, families often kept a small flock of chickens in the backyard. Chickens provide obvious benefits such as eggs, insect control and manure to use in the garden, but chickens...

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...

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...

Raising your own backyard poultry flock can be very rewarding! Fresh eggs in the morning from pet chickens that become your friends! The opportunity to experience part of our farm heritage...

Raising turkeys can be fun, profitable, and earn 4-H trophies for champions if you know what you are doing. The chicks are expensive so you do not want to lose any because of careless mistakes....

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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

If you encounter a duck egg in your backyard or the park and you decide to look after it, it’s important to know the procedure for looking after a duck egg. It’s crucial that the temperature and...

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...

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...