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How to Keep Coyotes Away from Livestock
Coyotes are a common predator in southern Ontario. They’ve adapted well to urban development and can live closely with humans. Coyotes...
Understanding Fence Knots: Which Ones Are Best for You?
When selecting heavy-duty wire fencing, many people fail to consider the type of knot used in manufacturing. Fence knots dictate a...
5 Advantages of Portable Corrals
Managing livestock is a challenging job. A portable corral made of livestock panels can make handling livestock for vaccinations, tagging...
How to Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winter is a difficult time for chickens. In addition to the threat of hypothermia and frostbite, extreme cold can weaken chickens and...
3 Tips to Help Your Chickens Moult
Moulting is a natural and necessary process whereby chickens lose their old feathers and regrow new ones. Moult usually occurs in the...
3 Ways to Save Money on Farm Fencing
If you have cows, goats, pigs or other farm animals, you understand the importance of keeping them safe with durable fencing. However,...
5 Clever Uses for Cattle Panels
Cattle panels are durable and designed for the rigours of farm life. Made of heavy-gauge, hot-dipped, galvanized steel wire, ranchers...
What to Consider When Building Fencing for Bison
Bison is the largest animal in North America. Fully grown adult males are three metres tall, 2.7 metres long, and weigh between 900 and...
Cattle Guards Vs Metal Gates
When you keep livestock, you need to ensure your fields are accessible, but you also must prevent your animals from escaping. You may be...
What to Look for in a Cattle Squeeze
A cattle squeeze chute is an indispensable piece of farm equipment for many livestock operations. It makes catching and restraining...
How to Get Your Chickens Back to Their Coop at Night
Letting your chickens roam free makes for healthier birds, nutrient-dense eggs and potential savings on feed costs. The key to successful...
The Best Fencing Options for Pigs
If you’re raising pigs, you need fencing that can resist their physical strength, cleverness, and curiosity. Pigs have sharp teeth and...
5 Considerations When Choosing Goat Fencing
Goats can climb, jump and crawl underneath almost any type of livestock fencing. However, some types of fencing are more secure than...
The Benefits of Using Rubber Flooring in Chicken Coops
If you’re looking for chicken coop flooring, you need a safe and serviceable solution. Your chickens need a material that’s easy on their...
Tips for Transporting Chickens in Ontario
Transportation puts a tremendous amount of stress on your chickens. If done improperly, chickens can injure themselves or even die during...
How to Choose the Right Chicken Crate
Raising chickens in suburban and urban areas has become increasingly popular in recent years. Along with the requisite coop, run, feeder...
4 Alternative Bedding Options for Livestock
Although straw is the go-to bedding choice for many farmers, it’s important to have other options in mind if this material becomes...
How to Prepare Your Farm Fencing for the Winter
As a farmer, you’re probably well-aware of the amount of work that goes into preparing for the winter months. Among other things, you...
The Benefits of Corral Shelters
Ensuring that your horses have access to shelter is essential to their well-being. They need refuge from the sun, flies, wind and rain in...
How to Maintain Wire Fencing
Farmers often use fencing to protect their crops and contain their livestock. Wire fencing in particular is a popular choice in the...
Tips for Choosing the Right Bale Feeder
The cost of feed is one of the greatest expenses associated with raising livestock. Unfortunately, a lot of it goes to waste due to poor...
How to Choose the Best Livestock Fencing
If you keep livestock on your farm, proper fencing is a must. Some animals, however, are easier to fence in than others. Here’s an...
5 Animals That Are Easy to Raise on a Hobby Farm
Are you new to hobby farming? Do you want to expand your operation by adding another type of livestock? If so, here are five animals you...
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