If you keep dairy goats, you already know that milking is an essential task. But for many goat-owning homesteaders, providing a sustainable source of fresh, nutritious milk for consumption is quite a chore! Goats are rarely cooperative, and milking is a surprisingly tricky skill. But, with the right gear and supplies on hand, you can … Read more
You already know that many kinds of meat have special names, distinct from the name of the animals that it comes from. For instance, beef comes from cows; their meat is not referred to as cow meat. Likewise, from pigs we get pork; you never hear it called pig meat. But then again, we get … Read more
No matter what you’re doing outside- camping, exercising, barbecuing, or just visiting with friends- there is no situation that can’t be made worse by biting, blood-sucking mosquitoes. In peak season, they can make being outdoors absolutely unbearable. And, no joke, they are surprisingly dangerous, spreading various diseases. Not good! Accordingly, you want to do everything … Read more
No matter what sort of animal we’re talking about, there is always something mysterious, majestic and beautiful about all black fur or feathers. And rabbits are no different. Most rabbits have a calm, serene disposition, and when their velvety for is as black as night it combines to give them a downright regal air. Whether … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I use entirely too much garlic when I’m in the kitchen. I can’t get enough of the stuff! Fresh garlic, of course, but it’s garlic powder that I reach for from time to time. And even better, it’s my own garlic powder that I’ve made at home! I didn’t … Read more
No matter what kind of pet you have, you’ve got to take steps to help them keep clean. Even rabbits! But there’s some controversy circulating over whether or not you should actually give a rabbit a bath. Some people say that rabbits are fastidiously clean and don’t need them. Others say that giving a rabbit … Read more
Mosquitoes are probably the single most annoying insect out there. Tiny, almost invisible and basically undetectable until they strike, those itchy red welts they will leave behind will be driving you crazy for days after. But annoyance aside, mosquitoes are also quite dangerous, being the primary vectors for several dangerous and debilitating diseases. Whenever you’re … Read more
Pregnancy is one of the great miracles of life, and if you own animals and one of them is expecting, it’s always an exciting and slightly nerve-racking time. There’s a lot to prepare for to make sure that mom and baby stay safe. But then, there are rabbits. Rabbits are absolutely infamous for breeding rapidly … Read more
Most of us know that pretty much every living thing on Earth requires rest in the form of sleep. But some animals have entirely unique sleeping habits, either being active at night and sleeping during the day, or entering a state of sort of suspended animation where they aren’t really asleep. But what about insects? … Read more
No matter where you go and what you are doing, you can count on mosquitoes being there in the warmer seasons to torment you. It’s just a fact of life, but if you are ever near a body of water you probably noticed that it seems like the air is positively thick with them. That’s … Read more
Pretty much every single living thing on earth needs water to survive. Water is considered one of the most foundational elements needed to support life, and accordingly simple dehydration is a pervasive and consistent killer of people and animals alike. Let’s look at the water needs of our rabbits. How long can a rabbit go … Read more
Every animal has a unique diet, and even among animals that have a highly varied diet of foods, there are always going to be some that are bad. This is definitely the case with rabbits. Rabbits are strict herbivores, and eat a diet consisting mostly of hay and greenery, including various fruits and vegetables. But … Read more
While chickens are raised for different purposes – meat, eggs, show, and pets – I think we can all agree that it’s devastating to lose any members of your flock… Hawks have keen eyesight to hunt from high in the sky, and sharp powerful talons to catch and carry chickens away. When a hawk sweeps … Read more
The image of a perfectly pure white rabbit just might be the most iconic. It’s associated with innocence and rebirth, and of course a snow-white rabbit is, oh, so cute. White rabbits also happen to be some of the most plentiful out of all of the domestic breeds, and no matter what purpose you have … Read more
It’s easy to take the things we see every day for granted, and that certainly includes the livestock animals we take care of. If you’ve ever seen a flock of sheep trotting around the pasture or lazily munching on grass, it’s easy to think they don’t have much going on. But you’d be wrong! Sheep … Read more
Rabbits are one of those animals that just get taken for granted. When you see them sitting there silently chewing away on grass or hay, it’s easy to think they are dull, even dumb. But nothing could be further from the truth! Rabbits, like all creatures, are surprisingly interesting, full of depth and wonder. From … Read more