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Pretty peafowl

What would look better on your front lawn than a pair of peafowl? Just be ready for a long-term commitment.



Click on the link above to share photos of your country canine in our Animals photo gallery. You can also talk about your pooch in the Animals discussion group from the link below.

7 emergency care tips for injured pets

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.


Dogs

Raising rabbits

You may not want them eating your garden, but rabbits can make perfect pets. Learn how to care for them on your acreage.


Rabbits are great for teaching children responsibility

Country pet care tips

Pets love the country, but the country doesn't always love pets. Here's how you can keep your animals healthy.


couple and dogs

How to reduce feed costs

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.


Warren Freese feeding sheep in winter

Becoming a certified humane farm

Craig Floyd's farm in Connecticut is one of about 60 certified humane farms, and he says the inspection procedure is rigorous.


John Prater and roan cow

Safe lawn fertilizer for your pets

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.


brown dog in yard

Acreage security: Marking animals

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.


Beef Insider

Preventing rabies in dogs and cats

If your pets come into contact with the saliva of a raccoon, skunk or other animal with rabies, your animals can become infected.


dog with treat on nose

Keeping country cats safe

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.


White cat with black markings in garden

Cold-weather pet care

When the snow falls and the temperatures drop, it's important to pay extra attention to your pets.


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The benefits of a silvopasture system

A silvopasture is a combination of trees and grazing land.


Betsy Freese's sheep grazing in a pasture with trees

Housing rabbits for the winter

If you plan to have rabbits and keep them outside, they'll need a hutch that will protect them from predators and the elements.


Rabbit

Controlling feline leukemia virus

If you have cats on your acreage, it's important to be aware of the risks associated with feline leukemia.



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