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Are You Sheepish?
Animals

Are You Sheepish?

After all this time, sheep still get a bad rap! Many people seem to think that sheep are stupid! I would have to debate that judgment. SOCIALIZATION Yes, sheep tend to be followers. They stick together, defend and intervene on behalf of a weaker sheep in a fight, and establish long term relationships. So what’s wrong with that? It works quite well until they follow the bellwether (the leader of the flock that wears a bell)
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Horse Health in the Summer
Animals

Horse Health in the Summer

Global warming is wreaking havoc. In spite of the lower temperatures in parts of Canada, 2018 experienced the third warmest April in 138 years of modern record-keeping. Equine specialists urge horse owners to be cautious about horse health in the summer months.  Temperatures are expected to be hot and dry this summer. As the summer heats up, insect activity and parasites reach their peak. Your horses bring you so much pride and pleasure. Summer is such
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Hugs & Kisses Doggie Daycare
Animals

Hugs & Kisses Doggie Daycare

Hugs & Kisses Doggie Daycare was established in June 2010. Kristina has always had a passion for animals, especially dogs. After trying to board her dogs at a facility while she went away in the summer, she realized there was no place that measured up to her expectations for her dogs. Kristina didn’t want to leave her dogs in a kennel for a week with little or no exercise provided while she was on vacation. This
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A Big Dog in the Family
Animals

A Big Dog in the Family

When considering the possibility of adding a new canine member to your family, and a big dog at that, it is always important to do your research first. Don’t go looking at cute puppies. You are liable to make the wrong decision for your very unique family and circumstances. Getting to know the history and function of the individual breeds will help you to choose the ideal big dog. You really need to know the personality
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The Benefits Of Owning Goats
Animals

The Benefits Of Owning Goats

The benefits of owning goats are numerous. According to some historians, goats were the first animals to ever to be domesticated, even before dogs.Goats respond lovingly to human attention and make wonderful pets. But they are so much more… The goat population around the world is on the increase. They are friendly, intelligent, hardy, and versatile. Most importantly, they are extremely useful animals. There are many personal as well as economic benefits to owning goats. Misconceptions
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Own a Family Dairy Cow
Animals

Own a Family Dairy Cow

Owning any animal is a serious commitment. It is a responsible relationship that should not to be entered into lightly. When deciding to own a family dairy cow, learn the true benefits and the responsibilities inherent in raising a dairy cow for fresh milk for your family. Home dairying is one of the most satisfying and gratifying experience you can have as a farmer. Although cows are an extremely large animal, a family cow can be
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