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Feeding your horse during the longer days and warmer temperatures of the spring season can often be different than your chosen winter-feeding program. Keep the following diet and feeding considerations in mind to help your horse smoothly transition from winter to spring:Tip 1: Monitor Your Horse’s Body ConditionWe all know every horse is different. This means that some horses will have gained winter weight from working less, while other horses will have shed a few pounds keeping warm in the cold. Before even thinking of altering your horse’s spring-feeding regimen, first evaluate his body condition. With the help of your...

Raising chickens isn’t complicated, but it can seem that way for novices who want to keep a small flock but lack mentors to learn from. Fortunately, the growing backyard chicken phenomenon is increasing acceptance of these docile animals in both cities and suburbia. So, how does a person with no chicken experience learn how to start and care for a backyard flock? It is really not difficult, and in many ways caring for chickens is similar to tending a family pet. Chickens, like dogs and cats, need safe housing and nutritious food. To help you understand the ins and outs...

FAQs About Dogs with Sensitive Skin What are the dietary needs of a dog that has sensitive skin? If you’re a pet owner that’s trying to find the best food for your dog with sensitive skin, it’s important to read these frequently asked questions about ingredients, diet requirements, and what is guaranteed on your pet food label. In order to choose the best food for your dog, you have to know what factors go into their health and how to compare different products on the market.What are the common signs that my dog has sensitive skin?Common signs include, but are...

Feeding the overweight horse can be tough, but winter poses an even greater challenge with managing a delicate balance between providing enough energy to stay warm, yet not so much he is unable to shed those unwanted pounds. When considering the feeding program for your overweight horse, first take into consideration the forage type, quantity and frequency he is being fed. The overweight horse benefits most from grass hay over legume hay due to it’s reduced calorie content. Most overweight horses do best on grass hay with a ration balancer to provide balanced levels of necessary vitamins, minerals and amino...

Like all living things, chickens need water to thrive. But keeping your hens hydrated in winter can be a challenge when temperatures plummet. Consider these tips to keep the fluids flowing, even in the coldest climates. Above all, make sure your girls always have access to water that is fresh, clean and unfrozen. Why Water Matters Granted, chickens don’t drink as much water in winter. But abundant liquid water is essential for a variety of reasons. First is egg production. Lack of water…even for just a matter of hours…can throw off egg laying, which may already be comprised due to...