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Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats
January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 hsotr The Farm

Chicken Predators in Kansas: Bobcats & Domestic Cats

How to tell if a bobcat or domestic cat has visited your backyard chicken flock, and how to prevent future attacks.

Livestock Guardian Dogs: Male or Female?
March 1, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

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.

October 12, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Sandbur

The sandbur (Cenchrus longispinus) is common through the United States, where it is mostly considered a noxious weed. It may occur in any part of Kansas.

Pros and Cons of Herding Livestock with Dogs
October 19, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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.

Draft Animals
October 16, 2020 hsotr The Farm

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.

Top 10 Farming Resources
September 30, 2020March 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

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.

Peak Performance
August 19, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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.

5 Unconventional Draft Animals
July 8, 2020July 19, 2021 hsotr The Farm

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.

A Guide to Herding by Species
April 27, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

A Guide to Herding by Livestock Species

Animals that are regularly herded with dogs include ducks, sheep, cattle, chickens, geese, turkeys, and goats. So what are the differences in working each type of stock?

Teaching the Rules of the Hunt
March 30, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Teaching the Rules of the Hunt

The premise is that you cannot teach a dog to herd, simply because it already knows how. Instead, your role is that of pack leader.

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