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How to Build a DIY Hay Feeder for Cattle for Under $60

Recently, we’ve been in need of a hay feeder for our cattle that will protect their round bales from the rain. While there are plenty of nice hay feeder options out there, they can also be very pricey, which is why we decided to make our own DIY round bale hay feeder for our herd!  …

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My SleekEZ Brush Review – Tried and Tested on Horses and Dogs [With Video!]

It’s that time of year again when horses, dogs, and other furry critters start shedding their winter coats. That means it’s time for you to make your best Chewbacca impression as the hair accumulates. However, you could take a more Luke Skywalker approach by using the SleekEZ brush for dogs, cats, horse blankets, carpeting, and …

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Natural Horse Tick Prevention and Repellents [No More Horse Ticks!]

There are about 825 species of tick in the world, and it feels as though all of them want to suck my horse’s blood. In areas like ours, where the winters aren’t cold enough to kill off these blood-sucking critters, constant vigilance is needed to manage tick populations and prevent tick-borne disease. As a result, …

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How to Keep Flies Off Horses Naturally + DIY Fly Repellent Recipe

As the days lengthen and temperatures rise with the summer weather, oodles of critters emerge to pester ranchers and their horses. Some of the first pests your horses will notice – are flies. I don’t have to tell you that flies are irritating! They also carry diseases such as equine infectious anemia and anthrax. Fly …

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Benefits of Turmeric for Horses [and How to Make Golden Paste]

I’ve been preparing turmeric for horses on and off for years. I’ve used turmeric for horses to treat digestive issues, sarcoids, sore muscles, and itchy skin. The results have varied, but for the most part, I’ve observed turmeric to have a positive effect on my horse’s health. My one mare’s diarrhea cleared up within a couple …

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5 Homemade Horse Treat Recipes for Picky Eaters [Super Easy DIY!]

I recently decided to start clicker training my young mare and found myself hunting around in the refrigerator, looking for anything that might resemble a horse treat. While my Percheron cross, Pandamonium, adores bananas, they make a mess of your treat dispenser, hands, reins, and pretty much everything else! Carrots ended up being my horse …

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85+ Best Horse Farm Names for Your Stable, Ranch, or Riding School

Competing in the horse industry is never easy, and one of the best ways to make your business stand out from the crowd is with an eye-catching and memorable name. Here, we’re going to look at the best horse farm names, retirement homes for elderly equines, equestrian ranches, stud farms, livery stables, riding schools, and …

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Understanding Why Your Horse Can’t Vomit Could Save His Life

My horse covered me in green slime this morning. After watching him trying to consume his breakfast faster than the speed of light, I ended up standing under my horse’s elevated head, trying to get a hosepipe into his mouth so I could flush out the offending blockage of food. It was one of those …

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Best Electric Fence Charger for Horses, Cattle, and Goats

Farm animals of any type can be escape artists, whether it is the goat trying to get out of its yard or the dog who wants to ‘escape’ into your chicken coop. Sturdy fencing can keep this from happening. However – you know your animals better than anyone. You know that it’s is only a …

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