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Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Chickens Cool in Summer
Every year the summer feels longer and hotter. We hide indoors, with the air conditioner blasting, drinking ice water and wait for the sun to go down. We tell ourselves we’re moving to a colder state…
Your Constant Companion: How Pets Help With Stress
Ask pet owners why they love their pets, and chances are that many answers will include something about the stress-relieving and calming aspect of pet ownership. It’s true that pets can involve a lot of work–feeding, exercise, training, and vet visits–but…
Eggs with Blood Spots – Safe to Eat?
No matter how many eggs you’ve cracked in your life, you have probably come across an egg containing a spot of blood at some time or another. What is that, you may ask? Blood spots in eggs are…
How to Start Your Backyard Flock
The current chicken renaissance has gathered momentum. It is now common to find coops in both urban and suburban backyards. This may be attributed to the surging interest in organic and local foods, and the fact that most people find chickens to be great pets …
3 Essential Tips for Raising Mini Pot-Bellied Pigs
Mini and pot-bellied pigs are by far some of the cutest pets you can currently find. From their intelligence to their soft hair, pot-bellied pigs are wonderful companions. If you’ve recently brought a mini pot-bellied pig into the family, here are three tips…
