Chill Chirps: Nurturing our Feathered Friends through Cooler Seasons
As the temperatures begin to drop and the leaves change color, it's a clear sign that cooler weather is approaching. Just as we make adjustments to adapt to...
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Giving Thanks for Furry Friends: Thanksgiving Time Pet Tips
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and togetherness, and that includes our beloved pets. As we gather to celebrate, it's important to consider the well-being...
Bird Feeding Tips for Fall
As the last heat wave of summer fades, bird feeders are disappearing from backyards. Most bird lovers assume that as the weather cools and mass migration...
Fall Pet Safety Tips
Fall is a fun season to get out and about with your pets, but before you jump into that first pile of leaves, sip that first pumpkin spice latte, or walk down...
Giving Your Chickens a Dust Bath
A dust bath is more than a fun game or occasional entertainment for your chickens – it is an essential part of grooming to keep the birds' skin and feathers in...
Providing a Bird Bath for Wild Birds in the Summer
Summer can be hot, hot, hot, and some of our favorite summer activities involve water – relaxing by the pool, a day at the beach, running through sprinklers,...
Summer Flock Care: How to Keep Chickens Cool
Rising summer temperatures can have a dramatic impact on chickens’ health and productivity. Fortunately, it is easy to take steps to keep chickens cool and...
July Garden Tips
It may seem like midsummer is a slow gardening season, but there are plenty of tasks gardeners can attend to in July to ensure a productive, healthy harvest...
Summer Season Allergies in Dogs
Many pet owners are all too familiar with their own seasonal allergies, from pollen to mold to insect bites. But what about your dog’s allergies? Pets can...
How To: Help Protect Your Dog Against Fleas and Ticks
As temperatures begin to rise and you and your family begin to enjoy the warmer weather, it's important to get a jump start on protecting your dog from fleas...
Springtime Wild Bird Care
Spring is a wonderful time of the year for bird lovers. The return of migratory birds and the increased activity of our resident feathered friends make it an...
Importance Of Pre Emergent Treatment and Fertilizer
Similar to many of life’s activities, the health and longevity of your lawn is highly dependent on planning ahead. The use of pre-emergent lawn treatments,...
March Gardening Tips
With the official first day of spring at hand, March is an exciting month in the garden. While it is important not to rush into gardening too early and put...
Healthy Dental Practices for Pets
February has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets...
February Gardening Tips
Even in the middle of winter, gardeners can plan for a bountiful harvest, and because February is the shortest winter month, spring is that much closer! To use...
January Garden Ideas
The start of a new year is a great time to start new gardening tasks, and savvy gardeners know there is plenty to keep busy with in January, even if the garden...
Sick Baby Chick Symptoms and Care
It can be endearing to raise baby chicks, whether it is part of an urban homesteading plan, a family farm, or a classroom project. Young chicks are vulnerable...
Helping Dogs Cope With Visitors to Your Home
Dogs can have many different reactions to visitors, from excited piddling and jumping to fearful growling and anxiety to barking and aggression. Every dog...
Increasing Shell Strength in Chicken Eggs
Weak, thin, or soft chicken eggshells can lead to loss of eggs and income, deformities in chicks, and other difficulties. There are several reasons why shell...
How to Keep Birds and Squirrels Happy
Birds and squirrels don’t have to be enemies in the same yard, even when a bird may chase a squirrel or a squirrel may raid a bird feeder. If you have both...
September Garden Tips
The days are growing shorter and the temperatures are growing cooler, but even in September, gardening season isn't over. Well-prepared gardeners have a...
The Secrets of Propane and What They Can Do for You
Most people have a pretty limited concept of propane’s capabilities. This is unfortunate, because it’s long list of capabilities translates into an even...
Chicken Molting Tips
Molting is an essential part of chickens’ growth and health, but losing and replacing feathers is also a messy, stressful process. Taking steps to help...
Tips On How to Grow Your Favorite Vegetables
The sun is shining is and the weather is only getting warmer. As summer begins to heat up it’s time to start thinking healthy by eating green and growing your...
Keeping Your Pets Cool in Hot Weather
Summer weather is one of the best times to get outside and be active with your furry friend. However, you should keep in mind that your pet reacts differently...
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