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Ben

I have a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When I’m not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, I’m at home with my wife, two daughters and a dog. Outside of family, I love grilling and barbequing on my Big Green Egg and working on projects around the house. Growing up, I had pet dogs, cats, deer, sugar gliders, chinchillas, a bird, chickens, fish, and a goat.

Many people are getting into raising chickens in their backyards lately. You might be taking care of chickens already and it can certainly be a good experience. Some people don’t want to stop at just raising chickens, though. If you’re interested in raising different types of outdoor birds, then you might find peacocks to be …

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If you’re raising farm animals, then you might be thinking about adding more to your homestead sometime soon. If you’re already raising pigs, then you might think that sheep will be a good addition. You can benefit a lot from raising sheep and it makes sense to want some of these animals on your farm. …

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If you’re taking care of goats on your property, then it’s going to be important to take care of them the best that you can. The goats rely on you for everything that they need and you’re going to have to pay attention to them to ensure that things are going fine. Goats aren’t that …

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You might be one of the many people who are drawn to owning exotic pets. Some people love standard pets such as dogs and cats, but others might be more interested in caring for lizards or snakes. If you’ve been considering buying a pet chameleon as of late, then you’re likely trying to do the …

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Taking care of chickens is something that you might really enjoy doing. Whether you’re taking care of chickens now or if you’re planning on getting chickens soon, it’s important to do your best to keep the birds happy and healthy. If you plan on building a good chicken coop in your backyard, then there will …

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Since chinchillas and hamsters are different animals, they each have their own nutritional needs. Some of these needs might overlap or be similar, but it is always best to make sure that you are feeding your pet food that is specifically made for their individual needs. Chinchillas should never be fed hamster food. Hamster food …

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Having chickens on your property has the potential to be a lot of fun. Some people like raising chickens so that they can have fresh eggs, but others just like keeping them as pets. You might have chickens on a farm or you might just be keeping chickens somewhere in your backyard. Either way, you …

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If you spend time observing deer, then you might notice that they will snort from time to time. Some people wonder what deer are trying to indicate when they snort. The truth is that the subject is more complex than you might think. It’s possible that a deer will snort for several different reasons. It’s …

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