How Hydration Affects Your Horse’s Hair Health
Whether you’re a horseback rider, equestrian sports enthusiast, farmer, rancher, equine therapist, or breeder, it’s important to look after your horse’s health, which includes ensuring it stays properly hydrated. One key indicator of a horse’s overall health is the condition of its coat — in fact, hair health and hydration are closely aligned. In your […]
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Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk: Which is Better for a Homestead?
If you are a homesteader looking to have a source of your own dairy, you may have asked yourself which is better: goat milk? Or cow milk? Which animal is better for me? Although both are great sources of fresh, nutritious milk, each kind of animal requires different feeding, maintenance, upkeep, and care. Here are some of the differences as you consider which dairy animal will be the best fit for your homestead.
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Best Horse Care Tips When You’re Off the Grid
With the increase of technology usage in our culture, many people are finding themselves wanting to switch to an “off the grid” lifestyle. However, there can be a lot of complications and logistics in making this change, especially if you own livestock like horses. You may be concerned about having to make the choice between a sustainable life or caring for your animals - but don’t worry! With some intentional choices, a few upfront investments, and careful planning, you’ll easily be able to care for your horses while living off the grid.
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6 Reasons Why You Need a Miniature Cow
Miniature cows have been steadily growing in popularity. Social media feeds are bursting with people cuddling their mini cows or recording them running around in a field. Not only because of the cute factor, but cows have also become more popular as homesteading is on the rise. Maybe you think it’s time to purchase a miniature cow. If you’re still on the fence, though, let these 6 reasons convince you to add this adorable creature to your farm.
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Why is My Horse Slowing Down? 4 Possible Causes
Like with most animals, horses can be sensitive to their environment and this can lead to a change in their behavior. If you notice your horse slowing down, this is an indicator that something is wrong. Trying to identify the cause for this response will help you to address it and help your horse get back to its best self. There could be a few different core issues that could be the cause of your horse moving more slowly.
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Why Do Horses Sniff Noses? What To Know About Horse Communication
It’s common knowledge that horses sniff noses as a way of greeting each other. But why do they do this? Why do they sometimes squeal and kick out after sniffing noses while other times, they are fine? Here is what you need to know about why horses sniff noses and some other common behaviors horses do that you may have been wondering about.
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