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Chicks and chickens need stimulation and entertainment to stay healthy, and a healthy, happy chicken is one that will behave better, lay more eggs, and be a more pleasant barnyard or backyard companion. Fortunately, there are many easy ways to keep chicks entertained that don't require expensive equipment or elaborate assistance. When Chickens Get Bored Boredom can affect chickens in several ways. While general listless behavior is not necessarily bad, a bored, unhappy chicken can develop poor behaviors such as pecking or aggression, causing problems in the flock. Bored hens typically lay fewer eggs, and bored chickens will not be...

With dexterous lips and a defiant attitude, any horse can become a picky eater, but it is easy to keep your horse on a balanced, healthy diet no matter what its taste preferences may be.Check for Oral and Digestive Health Horses are not generally picky eaters, and when your horse goes off its feed, there is usually a reason for the change. Check for mouth sores or injuries, dental problems, stomach ulcers or digestive issues that could make eating painful, and address any health problems that may be affecting how your horse eats. Any condition, even one unrelated to eating,...

Spring is the busiest season of all on the farm, and understanding spring farm tasks is the first step in being ready to tackle each one for a productive and prosperous season. In spring… Snow melts and fields and roads flood.Moisture is essential for seeds to sprout and crops to grow, but the deluge of moisture in spring can wash out roads and flood fields. Inspecting roads and pathways for appropriate drainage is essential, and livestock should be examined so they do not suffer from moisture-related food trouble. Weather warms and animals are turned outside.After a long winter indoors, livestock...

If you have horses, you may be wondering what you need to do to keep them safe this winter. Do they need more or less food? What about water? Are they able to keep themselves warm when the temperature drops? We have compiled some tips to help answer the questions we hear the most. Water Water requirements may increase during the winter months. During the warmer climate, most horses graze on pasture which has a higher moisture content. During the winter your horse will consume more grain and hay which has less moisture. Make sure to keep their water full...

You may not be able to go out birding as often as you'd like in freezing temperatures and stormy days, but when these winter birds regularly visit your backyard, you may find that winter is your best birding season. 10 Most Anticipated Winter Birds While many of your backyard birds will hang around all year, these species are more likely to be winter visitors and they can be a great surprise to see at your feeders. Dark-Eyed Junco: These energetic birds are easily recognized by their pale bills, dark hoods, and white outer tail feathers that flash when they fly. Juncos are...