Articles on Home Maintenance, Farm and Ranch, and Animal Care.
When a horse is too thin, what is the best way to help him gain weight? The answer may not be the same in every situation so we need more information to make a good recommendation. First, we need to know if the horse truly does need to gain weight. […]
Traditionally, grazed forages provide beef cows the majority of their nutrients during the spring and summer months. However, during droughts when forage production stops, alternative feeds and feeding programs need to be used utilized until forages are growing again. When deciding on and alternative feeding program there are several options […]
There is considerable controversy regarding the percentage of dietary protein that deer should have. Many people believe that deer cannot tolerate more than 16% dietary protein and that high-protein diets are wasteful or even toxic. This simply is not true.
Research in South Texas has shown that wild deer diets at […]
With spring-calving […]
Great article from Purina Better Animals.
Just like their human companions, dogs and cats enjoy the carefree and playful summer months.
During the days when the temperature and humidity soars, you need to take special care to keep your pets safe and comfortable. Due to their limited ability to keep cool, pets […]
Cool as a cucumber … but what if you are a horse! Summer heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination for active horses.
“Heat and humidity affect the horse, and with intense exercising, the excess heat has difficulty dissipating,” notes Dr. Glennon Mays, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M […]
A shortage of drinking water for your cattle can happen quickly during hot, dry summer months. Assuring good quality water for your animals also can be a challenge in warm weather.
Good quality water is one of the most important nutrients required by cattle and must be provided on a daily […]
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Be a gracious host by planting these spring annuals now
This time of year is frustrating for the gardener who wants to provide nectar for the season’s first butterflies. Many late spring and summer perennials are not blooming yet. While the garden […]
Don’t stand by and watch your privacy crumble with your fence. Take up your tools and arm yourself with knowledge—in the form of these step-by-step instructions.
Materials and Tools:
circular saw
clamping pliers
drill
nails
hammer
string
chalk line
safety glasses
cedar privacy-fence pickets
galvanized screws
Steps:
1. Tack two nails into […]