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Sleep Deprivation in Horses

We all know the importance of a good night's rest, but is your horse getting enough shut eye? Learning the symptoms of sleep deprivation in horses and how to help can let every horse owner ensure their...

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Dog Begging Prevention Tips

Dogs can be cute, heart-breaking and irresistible when they whine, paw, bark or otherwise beg for a treat during dinnertime, but begging behavior isn't desirable. By understanding what begging is and...

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Indoor Vegetable Garden

You don't need a huge plot of land or the perfect climate to grow vegetables. It can be fun and productive to have an indoor vegetable garden, but indoor gardening is different from outdoor gardening...

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Squirrel-Free Bird Feeding

Squirrels may seem cute and fuzzy, but they can be treacherous pests when bird feeders are involved. Not only will squirrels eat all the food, but they may cause severe damage to the feeder in their...

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February Gardening Tips

Even in the middle of winter, gardeners can plan for a bountiful harvest, and because February is the shortest winter month, spring is that much closer!

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How Do Farmers Take Care of Their Cattle During Winter Storms

Winter storms and cold weather are hard on all of us. This means just as we humans feel the frigid, icy air, so do your cattle and livestock. It's easy to bring your pets indoors when there is a storm...

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Why Your Dog Needs a Bed

A dog can be reasonably comfortable sleeping nearly anywhere - on the furniture, in a corner, sprawled on your lap, etc. - so why is a dog bed necessary? The right bed will serve several purposes both...

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Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced

Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It's a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you're new to the baby chicks game, then this article...

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Knowing the Signs of Allergies in Pets

Allergies in pets are rarer than allergies in humans, but they can still make pets uncomfortable and severe reactions can cause grave health problems. Pet owners who recognize their pet's allergy...

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Safe Feeding Options for Wild Birds

For some feeding wild birds is more than just a hobby, it's therapeutic. Birds are beautiful creatures with wonderful voices. They cannot only bring color to your life but peacefulness as well.

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10 Best Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors can seem intimidating for gardeners who may not have the greenest thumbs, but it's not hard to do with the right preparation and attentive care. Why Start Your Own Seeds?

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Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced

Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It's a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you're new to the baby chicks game, then this article...

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Dividing Perennials in the Spring

When dividing your perennials this spring, time and technique are going to be your best friends when trying to achieve the best outcome. Why divide them in the first place? To save money of course! In...

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Best Practices When Feeding a Bird Suet

Suet is a rich energy source ideal for many birds, especially during migration when birds need more fuel to complete their journeys or in winter when they convert the calories to essential body heat.

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Helping Dogs Cope With Visitors to Your Home

Dogs can have many different reactions to visitors, from excited piddling and jumping to fearful growling and anxiety to barking and aggression.

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Keep Your Flock Happy and Healthy

Whether you have just a few chickens or a large, widely varied flock, a happy, healthy flock will be better socialized and will be more productive layers. Fortunately, happy and healthy go together and...

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Caring for Newborn Calves

Cattle may seem hardy, but newborn calves can be weak and delicate, and proper care in the first few hours of their lives will greatly improve survival rates and the overall health of newborns.

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April Gardening Tips

It's almost that time of the year again. April is upon us and you know what that means. It's time to break out your tools and go to work on your garden.

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Grafting Fruit Trees

Grafting is a useful technique to increase the hardiness of your fruit trees, but what is it and can you learn to do it even if you aren't a professional arborist?

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Gardening Trends for 2016

Just like flowers bloom and fade or harvests thrive and shrink, gardening trends also come and go. While tried-and-true favorites will always be in season, it can be fun to try different trends and...

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