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 …
If you are planning to, or have already, planted a backyard garden you may be thinking about all the delicious greens and veggies that are soon to come. Unfortunately, your domestic rabbit, and any local wild rabbits, are too. So just what plants do rabbits eat in the garden? And How can you keep your …
Picking the right treat foods for your goats can feel daunting, especially knowing that a number of common home garden goods, like onions, are poisonous to goats! Thankfully, we have always offered our goats a bit of garden produce that is both safe and nutritious for them and will share all about greens for goats, …
All homesteaders and goat owners who’ve had their goats get into the garden (it has happened more than once at our hobby farm!) know well that goats love lettuce and leafy greens. But is lettuce safe for goats? And Are all types of lettuce goat safe? You can rest easy when it comes to lettuce …
