Week 23 with longer days and warmer weather, it’s ideal for outdoor upkeep and tending to your animals. Now is a good time for maintaining fences, cleaning barns, and checking water supplies. Ensure animals have shade and protection from the sun. Clean their living areas regularly to prevent disease. Check for signs of parasites and provide appropriate treatments. Grooming horses and checking hooves is essential, and make sure goats have plenty of fresh forage and minerals to stay healthy.
Bloom dog coat refresher spray
Between baths, pets can develop odors that a simple refresher spray can address quickly…
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Hearty natural weed killer formula
This upgraded formula takes the classic vinegar-based weed killer to the next level by…
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Koi colors, patterns, types and quality
Koi (Nishikigoi) are one of the most meticulously classified ornamental fish in the world.…
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Guppy love
Guppies are one of the most rewarding freshwater fish to keep. They are hardy,…
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Oranda Goldfish
(Taki) Oranda goldfish are among the most elegant and beloved of the fancy goldfish…
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Photographing koi
Koi move through water the way light moves through glass, bending, scattering, and catching…
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DIY floating planters
Floating net pots are a simple and affordable way to grow plants hydroponically, suspending…
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Growing sweet potato as water plants
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is a surprisingly versatile and rewarding plant to grow in…
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Feeding juvenile koi
Juvenile koi under 1 year old grow quickly and do best when feeding is…
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Koi spawning
Understanding koi spawning Koi spawning is one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring events…
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Conditioning koi for breeding
Conditioning Conditioning is the process of preparing our fish physically in the weeks before…
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Selecting koi for breeding
Selection Breeding koi successfully comes down to genetics, health, and complementary traits. Before anything…
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Telling male from female koi
“Koi keeping is the only hobby where you can spend an hour doing absolutely…
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Cat safe plants
Cats are natural explorers, and for most of them, that curiosity extends straight to…
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Koi reproduction
Koi are egg-laying fish and can reproduce prolifically under the right conditions. A single…
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Koi growth rates
For koi enthusiasts, watching a fish grow from a small fingerling into a magnificent,…
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Pasteurizing duck eggs at home tip
Duck eggs are a prized ingredient in cooking, especially for rich emulsified sauces and…
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Pasteurizing chicken eggs at home tip
Using gentle heat to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella without actually cooking the egg.…
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Honey goodness
Honey is a natural sweetener packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Unlike refined sugar,…
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Hearty equine, pet & farm links
Updated since 4/30/2017. These links are excellent resources for animal owners, providing reliable information,…
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Growing food for environmental impact
Embracing sustainability in daily life. Updated since 10/29/2023. Having my own small orchard and…
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First and last frost dates by U.S. hardiness zone
Work with nature for gardening success. Hardiness zones in gardening are geographic regions that…
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