Something we hope no rabbit owner or hobby farmer has to face in their animals is mange. This nasty parasitic infection is one of the most aggressive illnesses your animals can experience and, unfortunately, has a high death rate. Mange does occur in rabbits, as well as other farm animals such as cats, dogs, and …
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Cucumbers are one of the most common veggies found in homestead and backyard gardens because they are so easy to grow. The cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus) can produce up to 3 pounds of cucumber fruit per week which can mean hundreds of cucumbers per season…that is a lot of cucumbers. While some people like to …
During the fall we often have a few leftover pumpkins from our backyard garden and have made a habit of offering these fruits to our goats. That’s right, goats can safely eat pumpkins! In fact, pumpkins are one of the most easily digestible fruits and, as such, are quite healthy for goats. Plus, pumpkins pack …
If you have a family of wild rabbits on your land you may be surprised to know that they might be part of an at risk or already endangered group of rabbits. That’s right, as The Nature Of Things states, 22 out of the 63 wild rabbit species around the world are under risk or …
One of our family’s favorite fruits in the heat of summer is watery, red watermelon. We always grow a few in our hobby farm garden and often give a slice or two to some of our farm animals, including our goats, when we open one up. That’s right, watermelon is safe for goats to consume. …
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