Animals & Pets
Spring means one thing in the country: baby animals! Meet some of our readers' adorable calves, kids, lambs, foals, puppies, and other animal babies!
We love posting funny photos on our Facebook page and asking our readers to write captions. Here are a few of our favorites!
When he isn't in the operating room or consulting with patients, surgeon Paul Maddox and wife Linda are at the farm putting up hay, building fences, or digging new drainage ditches for one of the lakes and ponds. They use their acreage to benefit their church and children's charities.
These adorable animals are proof that friendship knows no bounds, even when the friends are different species.
Animals definitely have their own unique personalities, and these critters enjoy hamming it up for the camera!
Take a walk down memory lane and see fun photos from the first year of Little Billy's life. Betsy's goat has come a long way!
Our readers have posted hundreds of fantastic photos on our Facebook page. Here are a few of our favorite chicken-related pictures.
Our readers are very proud of their cattle! See some of our favorite photos submitted to our Facebook page and ShareMy galleries.
What's a place in the country without a dog to share it with? See some of our readers' best friends enjoying their rural life.
There are more than 80 cattle breeds available to producers in the U.S. See how these breeds compare, and learn what makes them popular for acreage owners.
What would look better on your front lawn than a pair of peafowl? Just be ready for a long-term commitment.
One of the most distressing events for pet owners to encounter is witnessing their pet being injured in a road traffic accident or some other type of mishap. When your pet does become injured, here are some tips to increase your pet's chance of a speedy recovery.
You may not want them eating your garden, but rabbits can make perfect pets. Learn how to care for them on your acreage.
Pets love the country, but the country doesn't always love pets. Here's how you can keep your animals healthy.
Fuel prices for transportation are one reason for sky-high feed prices. Buy feed locally to save on shipping, keep careful records, and follow these tips to save on feed costs.
Craig Floyd's farm in Connecticut is one of about 60 certified humane farms, and he says the inspection procedure is rigorous.
You don't have to choose between a green lawn or your pets. There are fertilizers out there that are safe to use with animals around.
Animal identification is the basis for keeping accurate production records. When an animal is born or bought, it should be given only one unique number, which will identify it as long as you have it.
If your pets come into contact with the saliva of a raccoon, skunk or other animal with rabies, your animals can become infected.
Cornell University Veterinarian Dr. Paul Maza says a major cause of outdoor cat mortality is trauma. The culprit could range from a passing car to an angry raccoon.
Keeping chickens can be a wonderful hobby for any acreage owner, but like with any animal, things can go wrong. Here are some common problems, along with explanations and solutions.
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