Sometimes young animals get themselves into the worst predicaments. This is a true story of one of my experiences with my pet sheep. It is a story of a tragedy that was avoided.
Who is the gruff looking buck below? There is something familiar about him but this is no standard goat, no sir. This is the pygmy version and as such is a cousin of the variety we generally picture when the animal comes up in conversation. Welcome to the world of the pygmy goat.
Many people might have the idea of being noble and rescuing a farm animal and keeping it as a pet. But with few exceptions, it’s likely not a practical venture.
The industry calls them “bummer” lambs, but I prefer to call them “bottle-babies”. These are the lambs that may be orphaned or lambs that the mother refused (or was unable) to care for. This is a guide on how you should care for these lambs.
We bought Aggie to be a pet, and to protect our sheep. One winter’s day, she did in fact manage to save the life of one of our ewes. The threat was not a coyote, but something we had never even considered.
A horse is a horse, of course, but check out these unusual breeds of horses and find out what makes them different.
These are remarkable birds often kept by people who live in rural locations. They add beauty to a farm, and are gaining popularity as unusual pets.
I moved from the city to fulfill my childhood dream of living in the country, I bought 10 acres, and soon realized which three animals were the best, and most important, pets for anyone on an acreage.
Of all the pets I own, one of the most fun is our donkey. Before you consider owning a donkey, you should read this information.
Anyone can have a cat or dog, but all the real cool kids ask their moms and dads for a pet sheep. Heck all the real cool moms and dads already have sheep for pets, and environmentally friendly lawnmowers. I know I do.
