Hoof Happenings
The Hoof, The Whole Hoof, and Nothing But the Hoof!
Caring for Goats Year Round — How to Keep Them Happy
Goats are wonderful animals to have around the house or farm. They all have their own unique personalities that many of us can quickly fall in love with. So it’s only natural that we would want to know everything we can about caring for goats and keeping them happy....
How to Get Your Horse Ready for the Spring
Temperatures are warming up again and spring weather is just around the corner. Preparing your horse for the spring weather is crucial to ensuring they avoid injury and stay healthy. Here’s what you need to do to prepare your horse for the spring. Spring preparation...
How Cows Communicate with Each Other and Humans
Have you ever wondered if there was something behind all the moos, huffs, and grunts your cow gives you? Well, there is. You can’t exactly translate a cow’s moos to English, but there are a few things researchers have learned from the way cows communicate with each...
Fun Facts About Domestic Pigs
If you’ve ever been to a stock show, you know that some people look after their pigs with a passion. The United States is the third-largest producer of domestic pigs and is home to a vast community of pig owners. Pigs are fascinating animals to care for and there’s...
Goat Kidding Season 101
Are you ready for kidding season? If you’ve got a pregnant doe, you might be wondering what you need to do to give your goats the best chance of coming out happy and healthy. Follow these simple tips and tricks to keep your goat on track to having a successful birth....
Swine Lameness
Raising a healthy pig can be both fun and challenging. From the newness and excitement of the first time you bring your new friend home to the challenges of keeping them healthy.
Animal House – Vacation Style
The term vacation can mean just about anything to anyone depending on the person and their personality. Some people prefer staycations which are vacations where you just stay home and enjoy your time away from work. Other people’s idea of a vacation is packing a...
You are Never too Small to Make a Difference!
Who’s only 17 ½ inches tall with a heart as big as Texas? Thumbelina a miniature sorrel brown mare, the world’s smallest horse, that’s who. Little Thumbelina was born at Goose Creek Farms, a miniature-horse ranch in St Louis, MO in 2001. She is so small because not...
Alpacas – Valuable Farm Animal
Sweaters and tomatoes: what do they have in common with the alpaca? Besides being two of my all time favorite things, tomatoes and sweaters that is, well you can get both from an alpaca. Now, I know you’re probably wondering just how you go about getting a tomato...
What You May Not Know About Cows
Cows come in all colors, give milk, meat and sometimes are seen as family members. We use their milk to drink and to make ice cream to name just a few food items that come from cows. But there is much more to this animal than meets the eye. It’s common knowledge...
