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Spring Bird Feeding Tips
Spring is a great time to keep feeding the birds as they return home after migrating! Be sure to keep your feeders in tip-top shape and consider adding a few more to be ready to welcome additional travelers back to your backyard paradise.
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Tips On Raising Poultry
Raising chickens in one of the most rewarding things you can do in your own backyard! When it comes to answering all your clucking questions, we've got you covered.
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The Importance of Extra Hay During Winter Months
It is true that during the winter months riding your horse can become a scarce occasion. This means that your horse’s diet must also change. Since the horse is not as active during these cold months, it requires fewer calories. It was once believed that feeding your horse more corn during these inactive months is better for keeping the horse warm, but now science has discovered hay is better at converting calories into heat and also promotes good gastrointestinal health as well as helps to preserve the horse’s weight. The horse’s diet should be at least 50% if not all...
Caring for Backyard Chickens in Winter
If you've joined us for one of our fall chicken events, you may already be a pro at this! Prepping your flock and coop for winter may require a little extra effort, but it will definitely pay off in the long run.
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November Garden Ideas
Late fall and early winter may not seem like great times to be active in the garden, but in many areas, there are still tasks that need to be completed. In regions with milder climates, November can be a great time for wrapping up autumn gardening chores, and every gardener should take steps to keep their beds in great shape right up to the first heavy snowfall. In November, gardeners should… Keep RakingAs leaves keep falling, they build up on the lawn and garden, creating thick mats that are hard to remove in spring. Raking throughout November will minimize leftover...