Rabbits and chickens have a lot in common. They both enjoy the outdoors, have similar diets, and are social animals. So, can rabbits and chickens live together? The answer is yes, they can! Even though they’re different species, keeping rabbits and chickens together can have perks. However, you’ll have to do some prep work before…
Unprovoked animal attacks are common. Sharks, bears, and even snake attacks are reported in several cases. All of these animals, however, are wild animals. What about farm animals? How about sheep, for instance? Do sheep attack humans? Let’s find out! Do Sheep Attack Humans? Humans being assaulted by sheep is a rare occurrence. Sheep are…
While a lot of people always regard sheep as “just another farm animal”, some find them an excellent choice for a pet due to their docile nature and valuable produce. The thing is, most of us are only used to seeing sheep in large herds only, whether in nature or in farms, which leads us…
If you don’t have that much experience with sheep, you might find yourself in strange situations every day. Sometimes, it’s quite easy to figure out where the problem is, while it may not be so straightforward other times. “Why is my sheep coughing?” is one question that almost every farm owner asks themselves at least…
Chickens are more-or-less low-maintenance farm animals. Yet, they are susceptible to a wide range of infectious, and non-infectious diseases. Death sweeping a coop’s population is something that’s, unfortunately, quite common. If you’re still new to raising poultry, you’ve probably wondered “why do my chickens keep dying” at least once. In this post, we go through…
Horses are amazing creatures who add incredible richness and purpose to their owners’ lives. Caring for horses is a labor of love as they do not make the job easy; in fact, most horses seem to spend a large amount of their time contemplating how to die or injure themselves. A horse who stops eating…
Goats are domesticated animals that have long provided us with meat, skin, dairy, and endless internet memes. There are a lot of funny, and occasionally terrifying, traits that goats display. They’re very vocal, burp a lot, and love to climb on random objects for no reason. If you hear a goat bleating for the first…
There are several reasons why chickens eat feathers. Some reasons are mild, and others come straight from a nightmare. Chickens look innocent, but in fact, they are capable of incredible violence if conditions are less than ideal for the flock. Have you ever seen a chicken with bald patches where all the feathers have been…
Goats spiritually represent faith and independence, and as farm animals, they deliver several benefits. People keep goats for various reasons. Some people keep them at home because they eat weed, while others keep them for the milk they can use to make cheese. Even if you’re keeping goats because they’re amazing companions and pets, sometimes…
Several years ago, I decided to get a chicken coop with a few hens and roosters. At the time, the thought of raising quiet, well-behaved family pets (that occasionally bring in a bit of extra cash) excited me. But I was stumped a week after I got my chickens. All I could think was, “Why…