Much of the time, fruit isn’t something that our pigs should have on a regular basis. Though pigs are omnivores and can eat almost anything, fruit, despite being natural and healthy, is a bit too sugary for them to eat all the time. Nonetheless, it can still make a great treat for them or a … Read more
Concerning the typical diet of rabbits, pretty much the only things you’ll see or hear of them eating are grasses, hay, roughage and similar plant matter. Talk about a boring diet! But for any rabbits kept as pets or those kept in a domestic setting for any other purpose, they tend to enjoy a more … Read more
One of my favorite things about raising chickens is just how versatile they are. That, and how cheap and easy they are to care for generally. But anyway, when it comes to production chickens can give you meat and eggs, and some breeds are known for being great at both purposes. A properly chosen flock … Read more
Pumpkins are indisputably the most beloved of the winter squashes. Aside from being the centerpieces of fall decorations, serving as cheery (or scary) jack-o’-lanterns, and giving us delicious pumpkin pie they also lend their “spice” to overpriced coffee drinks. Jokes aside, pumpkins also serve as important food sources for all kinds of animals. But what … Read more
Out of all the different livestock species people commonly keep, I think there’s no question that pigs enjoy the most varied diet of them all. They get all different kinds of feed, grains, meat, and of course fruits and veggies. And speaking of fruit, you’ll often hear folks caution against giving livestock citrus fruits in … Read more
Rats and mice are everywhere. That’s just a fact of life. But if you live out in the country on a homestead with other animals, both are going to be a constant part of your ongoing struggles. They will poach eggs from your chickens and ducks, contaminate feed, scare animals, tear up insulation, and spread … Read more
At first glance, rabbits seem to have a pretty boring diet. In the wild, it is just grass, grass, grass, and the occasional shoot or other green tidbit. Domestic rabbits get hay non-stop along with some lettuce and other roughage. Accordingly, you might be surprised to learn that rabbits can actually eat a huge variety … Read more
If you’ve ever noticed a herd of cows standing around in a field, or if you own cows yourself, you’ve probably seen something peculiar about them… Something you might even call a little bit creepy! Sometimes cows will stand there, perfectly still, with their eyes closed and heads sagging. They might even do it all … Read more
When it comes to livestock, there is no other species that enjoys a diet as diverse as that of pigs. Pigs eat all sorts of stuff, and there are seemingly no kinds of vegetables or fruits that they can’t have, at least occasionally! But, nonetheless, pigs still can’t eat just anything, and some foods aren’t … Read more
Most of the time when you’re taking care of baby animals they have an extremely strict diet. The earliest days and weeks of their lives are crucial times when it comes to development, so proper nutrition is paramount. The same is true for ducklings, of course, but what you might not know is that ducklings … Read more
The great thing about eating pigs is that they can eat just about anything. Have leftover meat? Your pigs can have it. Want to give them some corn? No problem. How about surplus fruits and veggies? Absolutely. Pigs can have almost anything… I said almost: even some seemingly wholesome and nutritious vegetables aren’t okay for … Read more
When it comes to sheer quickness in the animal kingdom, rabbits are near the top of the heap. Sure, cheetahs might be much faster and mongooses have faster reactions, but rabbits can accelerate to top speed and vanish almost instantly. They are famous for their speed! And though it looks like none of us have … Read more
Every chicken owner knows, and if they don’t know they find out quickly enough, that their birds need bedding in the coop. It’s good for sanitation, it provides a little bit of insulation and also something soft for chickens to walk on, protecting their feet. But invariably, chickens will ruin their bedding in time, and … Read more
In the wild, rabbits typically don’t get much in the way of fruit, believe it or not. Aside from the occasional bit of berries from low-growing bushes or maybe an apple falling from a tree, the only other stuff they can get is poached from a garden. But for domestic rabbits, that isn’t the case. … Read more
Anyone who has owned rabbits for any length of time knows that the majority of their diet is made up of grass, hay and a wide variety of leafy green vegetables and roughage. With enough of that and little else, rabbits can live quite well, but some variety doesn’t hurt either to make sure they … Read more
Honey is an amazing food. Aside from the fact that bees make it, it can last virtually forever under the right conditions without spoiling. It’s true! Well-known accounts talk about honey being retrieved from an ancient Egyptian tomb as well as somewhere in the country of Georgia, that was still edible, if crystallized. So, aside … Read more