In cold climates, winter feeding of honeybees can help increase your chances of over-wintering success. Here is our recipe for sugar bricks that are fed in a top feeder/ quilt box in the winter months in Michigan. Make these bricks and allow them to harden and dry fully before feeding.
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A well-designed chicken coop and run will keep your chickens safe and allow you to care for them more easily. Here are fifteen design features that you will love to have in a chicken coop, from fencing to nesting boxes. Portability, cleanliness, and ease of use are all factors that impacted our decision to design the best chicken coop possible.
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If you are kidding in cold weather, a baby goat coat may be just what you need to keep your animals happy and healthy. With these easy-to-follow instructions, you can upcycle an old sweatshirt into a cute and functional baby goat coat. You don’t have to be a seamstress to make this baby goat coat, no sewing is required!
Regular hoof trimming is required to keep your goats healthy and comfortable. This chore is easy enough to accomplish with a little bit of practice. A review of goat hoof anatomy and step-by-step trimming instructions are provided in this informational tutorial.
Sugar cubes are a fun treat for your horse every once in a while. You can make your own for your faithful steed with this easy recipe. Step-by-step instructions for making sugar cubes for horses are included.
You can make your own bug spray with natural ingredients that actually works! Get protection from insects with essential oils and vanilla extract, coupled with distilled water and rubbing alcohol for a fast-drying mist. Ditch the chemicals and make your own bug spray today.
A mineral feeder for goats should be sturdy, keep the contents clean and dry, and be easy to fill and check. This homemade PVC loose mineral feeder for goats checks all the boxes. Make your own durable, gravity-fed mineral feeder for goats with these step-by-step directions.
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Joining a 4-H program can be a great opportunity for your children to learn valuable life skills. Find out why we make time for 4-H, among the myriad of options for childhood extracurricular activities.
Copper is a mineral that is essential to your goat’s health. Benefits of providing a copper bolus to goats are discussed and three ways to administer a copper bolus are shared.
Coming up with a name for your new pet can be challenging! Name inspiration can come from the animal’s appearance, personality, or an event associated with their arrival. Here are 130 name ideas for your new goat or other four-legged friend.