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Raising Chickens: A Source of Eggs and Companionship

Chickens are beautiful and charming.

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Young Farmers to Convene in Indy

National FFA Convention Set For October 21-24, 2009.

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Which Farm Animals Can be Kept as Pets

What makes one animal a farm animal, and another a beloved companion and pet? What about those people who want to keep a so-called farm animal as a companion animal?

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Sympathy for The Farm Truck

Yup, not every truck makes a suitable farm vehicle. Here are a look at some traits every good farm truck will probably have. Some are funny, some are serious.

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The Two Most Difficult Times in Keeping Livestock: Birthing and Weaning

Whether it be sheep, swine, horses or cattle, there are two risky times for their owners. One is birthing, the other is weaning.

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How I Spend My Triond Earnings

With earnings between $30-$80 a month it may not pay all my bills but helps with some of the additional expenses I have since moving to the country.

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Sharing Rural Roads with Unruly Wildlife and Livestock

My experience sharing the road with chickens, ducks, geese, and other unlikely travelers.

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How to Ween the Goat Off the Bottle

This is about how to ween a goat.

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Sheep vs. Goats

Have you ever wondered about the differences between sheep and goats?

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The Beautiful Barbado Sheep

The Barbado sheep is a wonderful breed of “Hair” sheep worth consideration if you are a hobby farmer or somebody just getting into sheep, or if you want something different looking in your pasture.