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Tag Archives: Dogs

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Male or Female?

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Male or Female?

If you are considering a livestock guardian dog, you will have to choose whether to bring home a male or a female. There are advantages and disadvantages to both options.

Posted byhsotrMarch 1, 2022March 24, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Dogs, Livestock, Livestock Guardians, Pets

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer

6 Tips for Protecting an Orchard from Deer

Because deer can jump to tremendous heights, excluding them from an orchard is not easy, even with a fence. Here are some options for deterring the deer.

Posted byhsotrFebruary 4, 2022February 4, 2022Posted inThe GardenTags:Dogs, Fencing, Fruit, Nature, Nuts

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Posted byhsotrJanuary 25, 2022March 24, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Livestock Guardians, Llamas, Poultry, Sheep

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

Posted byhsotrDecember 2, 2020April 28, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dogs, Goats, History, Horses, Livestock, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, Swine, The West

Two Books on Making Harness

Harness Making

These books may pique your interest and give you some insight into the old-fashioned art of making harness.

Posted byhsotrNovember 4, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe SkillsTags:Books, DIY Projects, Dogs, Draft Animals, Goats, Horses, Livestock

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs

If you have a flock or herd that you have to manage on a regular basis, adding a canine partner may be a big help.

Posted byhsotrOctober 19, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Dogs, Livestock, Pets

Draft Animals

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

Posted byhsotrOctober 16, 2020Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Books, Breeding, Cattle, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Field Crops, Goats, Horses, Livestock, Pets

Top 10 Farming Resources

Top 10 Farming Resources

Check out some of our readers’ favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.

Posted byhsotrSeptember 30, 2020March 16, 2022Posted inThe FarmTags:Cattle, Dairy, Dogs, Exotic Livestock, Fiber, Livestock, Pets, Poultry, Top 10

Peak Performance

Peak Performance

Is your dog an athlete? It takes a little extra care to bring a dog to this level of performance. This book will walk you through the process.

Posted byhsotrAugust 19, 2020July 20, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Animal Health, Books, Dogs, Pets

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

5 Unconventional Draft Animals

For truly small farms, these draft animals can be quite useful in their own way, transporting tools, produce, firewood, small children, or whatever else is required.

Posted byhsotrJuly 8, 2020July 19, 2021Posted inThe FarmTags:Alpacas, Dogs, Draft Animals, Exotic Livestock, Goats, Livestock, Llamas, Pets, Sheep, Small-Scale Farming

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