Recent Blog Posts

• Pet Care During a Weather Emergency

  July 1, 2016
  Severe weather can be a stressful, frightening time, especially for a pet that has only ever known good care and a loving, friendly home.
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• Flea & Tick Prevention For Pets

  June 1, 2016
  Is your pet starting to scratch a lot? Do they seem bothered or irritated for unknown reasons? Chances are during this time of the year; your pet has encountered fleas or ticks.
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• Backyard Bird Shelters

  May 1, 2016
  Backyard bird shelters are like tiny guest homes for the birds that frequent your backyard during all times of the year. I remember even as a kid when I built my first bird shelter in art class at school.
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• Helping Dogs Cope With Visitors to Your Home

  April 1, 2016
  Dogs can have many different reactions to visitors, from excited piddling and jumping to fearful growling and anxiety to barking and aggression.
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• Learning About Different Bird Seeds

  March 15, 2016
  There are many different types of birdseed, but which is best for your birds and feeders? Understanding the different options and which birds prefer them can help you choose just the right treats for your backyard buffet.
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• How to Control Mites and Lice on Chickens

  March 1, 2016
  Mites and lice can be troublesome parasites in any chicken flock, causing a range of problems and decreasing the flock's productivity.
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• Raising Baby Chicks Can Be Easy, Even For The Inexperienced

  February 15, 2016
  Many people are opting to raise their own chicks these days. It’s a rewarding experience that can leave you with the freshest eggs on the block. If you’re new to the baby chicks game, then this article is for you. Raising chicks doesn’t have to be hard.
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• How Birds Survive Winter – And How We Can Help

  February 1, 2016
  Falling temperatures, less food, severe storms and hungry predators all make winter a harsh season for birds, but our feathered friends have many tricks to survive even the worst winter.
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• Caring for Your Horse's Hooves in Wet Conditions

  January 1, 2016
  Wet conditions can be challenging to proper hoof care, but it is easy to keep your horse on sound footing even during extensive periods of wet weather. How Wet Conditions Affect Hooves Soft, wet ground can dramatically affect horses' hooves.
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• Winterize Your Bird Baths

  December 15, 2015
  Birds need liquid water to drink year-round. While they can melt snow and ice in the winter to drink, doing so takes a lot of calories and body heat, and if backyard birders provide liquid water, birds will be healthy and their winter survival rates will be higher.
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