If you own cattle or live near a cattle ranch, you may have heard cows mooing at night and wondered why in the world they are mooing when they should …

Cows can’t tell us if they like being milked, but we do know that full udders are uncomfortable. Most cows will happily stand for milking, either by hand or machine, and we can assume the process is no more uncomfortable than suckling a calf.

Goats have eyes that are designed to help them see very well in the dark. They can move about, graze, and spot predators even at night. However, they still need secure fencing and shelter to stay safe.

Although you may have heard otherwise, sheep shearing is a safe and necessary aspect of owning sheep. Domesticated sheep will always need to be sheared multiple times throughout the year to keep them happy and healthy. Regular shearing prevents many health issues caused by overgrown wool coats.

For many years, wedding parties have often discouraged the act of throwing uncooked rice as the new couples leave for fear that it will harm the birds that eat it. …

It may seem strange to feed chicken to your flock, but it’s actually a safe and even healthy treat. The chicken you feed must be fresh and fully cooked, but your chickens will enjoy it and be just fine!

Goats and dogs can get along well, and dogs can even be useful to protect your herd of goats. However, choose your breed of dog carefully, and follow some precautions when you first introduce them.

Cowbells may seem like they are just decorative, but they actually serve an important purpose to help keep cows safe. Some people think the bells might distress the cows, but most farmers feel the benefits outweigh any risks.

If you have chickens at home, and any type of water, you may be worried about whether or not your chickens can swim. I mean, it’s a reasonable question. With …

When it comes to our animals, there are always some interesting facts that you learn. Cows are big, lumbering animals. They are heavy and muscular, so it seems counterintuitive that …