Distinguishing between goats and lambs can be difficult, especially if you aren’t familiar with these animals and/or have never interacted with them. Fortunately, it is easier than you may think to learn the key differences between goats and lamb, and we are here to help you out with this quick, informative post! Goat vs. Lamb: …
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While you can get away with offering some of your family’s table scraps to your pet dog, doing the same with any pet or homestead rabbits would spell disaster because rabbits cannot eat many of the foods we humans enjoy! To understand why many foods are toxic or poisonous to rabbits, you’ve got to realize …
Domestic rabbits live a more protected and tended life than their wild counterparts, but they are still very much susceptible to a range of diseases. So, as a rabbit owner or hobby farmer raising domestic rabbits, it is essential to know about these different types of diseases, the natural risks to your rabbits’ health, how …
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Avocados (Persea americana) are tropical evergreen trees that are native to the American continent. Their large, yummy, green fruits are well known for being rich in healthy fats and are treasured at many tables, our family’s included. However, avocados must never be fed to your goats or other homestead animals. Avocados contain a compound toxic …
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Here at Hobby Farm Heaven, we love to offer our nannies and billies healthy fruits and veggies as dietary and seasonal supplements. But it can be tricky to know which foodstuffs are safe for goats, especially as some human favorites are dangerous to livestock! And when it comes to eggplant, the answer isn’t black and …
