Mother goat and kid

Are You Goat Kidding? Lambing? 4 Factors to Consider

Baby lambs and goat kids are undeniably cute and fun to watch, but goat kidding or lambing is also a serious responsibility. If you have a pregnant doe or ewe, or you are thinking of getting baby goats or lambs to start your herd or flock, we…
A girl nursing baby animals with milk replacer

3 Priorities for Nursing Baby Animals

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Baby Animals Are Here! Keep reading to learn about nursing baby animals and milk replacers. You have prepared for your furry babies and the time has come for their arrival. Most of the time, a mother animal can take care of her own babies.…
baby kittens

5 Things to Remember When Preparing for Baby Kittens

Preparing for baby kittens is a little different than preparing for puppies or other animals. There is not a "season," per se, for cats to give birth. A female cat can go into heat every two to three weeks whenever a male cat is in the vicinity…
Baby chicks

5 Essentials for Baby Chicks

Raising baby chicks for future egg production can be very rewarding.  So, if you are thinking of raising a flock of your own, we're here to help you prepare.   We'll provide you a checklist to make sure everything you need is covered before…
cute siberian puppy sitting in wooden box.

3 Important Tips for Puppy Preparation

I think anyone would agree that puppies are adorable, but if you have never had one, you may not know that they are also a lot of work. If you have a dog that is expecting puppies, we will provide you with puppy preparation information and tips…
baby animials chicks with children

Now is the Time to Get Ready for Healthy Baby Animals

Spring is traditionally the season for rebirth—new flowers, trees, and baby animals! This includes calves, kids, lambs, chicks, puppies, and kittens, just to name a few. Before they arrive, however, there are some things that you should do…
aging in dogs and cats

4 Common Signs/Solutions of Aging in Dogs and Cats

Is your dog or cat showing signs of aging? Aging in dogs and cats brings about many new changes and adjusting to these changes can be challenging for both owner and pet. Generally speaking, a small breed dog is considered senior at around 11…
Red squirrels eating on feeder

How to Keep Squirrels and other Critters Away from Your Bird Feeders

Stopping Skillful Squirrels If you have trouble with squirrels eating from your bird feeders, there are a few ways to deal with them. Some bird feeders and accessories are designed with this in mind. The Squirrel Be Gone Wild Bird Feeder has…
Attracting wild birds in winter

3 Tips for Attracting Wild Birds

So, you bought a bird feeder, filled it with seeds, sat back to enjoy watching the birds, and then … nothing. "Where are the birds? Why aren't they coming to my feeders?" In this article, we'll provide you with some tips for attracting wild…
Winter Finches

3 Great Tips to Care for Winter Finches

Finches are entertaining to watch with vibrant, beautiful feathers. In the winter, however, goldfinches become a dull green or gray, making them more difficult to spot. With the right combination of wild bird food, water, and shelter, you’ll…