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If there is one question goat owners ask more than any other, it is this:What should I feed my goat? That question often shows up as: Can goats eat this? Is this feed safe for goats? Do goats need special minerals? Feeding goats can feel overwhelming. There is a lot of information out there, and goats have specific nutritional needs that make feed choice feel especially important. This practical feeding guide focuses on what goats need every day, explains what makes a feed truly complete, and shows how texture, variety, and balanced nutrition work together to support confident feeding decisions...

The shell of each egg that your hens are laying is made up of nearly 95% calcium carbonate by dry weight. To produce hard eggs, your chicken will be consuming up 20 times the amount of calcium in one year than the amount of calcium that is contained in her actual bones. As their keeper, it is your responsibility to make sure each chicken is consuming a steady supply of calcium in her diet. Key Takeaways Eggshells contain 95% calcium carbonate, but hens need 20 times more calcium than their bones provide. Feeding hens their own eggshells poses risks like...

Water is the most abundant nutrient in your pet’s body, making up 75-80 percent of their composition. Water transports vital nutrients and removes waste. With the critical nature of its function, it’s essential your pet takes in the water they need. In the summer months we often burn excessive amounts of water in the heat. If it is not replaced, dehydration occurs. For our pets, dehydration can occur more quickly because they get hot faster and do not sweat. Being aware of the threat of dehydration and how your pet responds to it can help you avoid it. Signs of...

In various disciplines speed, strength, collection and stamina all play into the difference between earning a big paycheck and awards or going home empty handed. Performance horses need to be able to come out of the stall ready to win, whether it’s the first day of the event or the last. Like their human athlete counterparts, a solid nutrition plan is the fuel that allows performance horses to compete and perform at their highest level. With Rebound Technology…recovery isn’t an afterthought, the horse is always being fed for optimal performance. Enhancing Performance Horse Recovery with Rebound Technology Rebound Technology is...

I remember when winters in the Northeast were colder. From November to the end of March you would barely see a blade of grass. But times and weather patterns have changed and, now that it is April and the temperature is above 35 degrees, tick season is here. IT’S TIME FOR FLEA & TICK MEDICATION If you live in Northern climates of the United States it is time to start using a good flea and tick preventative. Those living in the South are usually on a year-round flea and tick prevention. Several options are available including collars, topicals and orals....