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Along with reindeer, think yule goat at the holidays; it’s been part of Scandinavian mid-winter celebrations for more than 1,000 years. Call him the julbock (Sweden), julebukk (Norway), or joulupuuki (Finland), he’s been part of Scandinavian mid-winter celebrations for more than one thousand years. In ancient midwinter celebrations a human dressed in goatskins and wearing […]

Now that the weather is cooling off prior to winter you will want to evaluate your horse’s body condition, teeth, food, and shelter. You should try to provide the best quality hay possible. Grain can be added to the feed with the amount dependent on the body condition of your animal. Animals that have a […]

Wing clipping is the most common method of controlling the flight of home-farm chickens. It involves using a sharp pair of scissors to cut off the first ten flight feathers on one wing. This causes a bird to lack the balance needed for flight and in theory discourages them from trying. It is also temporary […]

Dwarf goats are raised for milk production but can also make excellent pets. They are gregarious, friendly, and hardy and can thrive in almost any climate. Their gentle, calm, and playful nature makes them good companion pets for children and disabled and elderly people. If you decide to begin raising dwarf goats, follow these basic guidelines […]