Best Skid Steer

Cabbage, broccoli and other brassicas rarely show up in animal treats—a good thing, as they're toxic to some species and cause gas in others, which can lead to colic or bloat. These can include: Don't feed fistfuls of party treats to inquisitive goats.

Unlike standard manure spreaders, this one resembles a hopper on wheels. These handy items neatly maneuver down barn aisles, and the smallest models can squeeze through standard 4-foot doors.

As mom trains Aiah, I'll blog about it. Everybody knows about oxen but did you know you can drive just one cow or steer to a cart or buggy? In the Swiss combats de reines (“ queen fights “), Eringer cows have been doing it since 1923.

“Add to that the personal satisfaction you get by growing your own food and it is no wonder vegetable gardening is the most popular trend.” Other findings include: 43.6 percent responded that “yes, you can save money by vegetable, fruit and herb...

Scaly leg mites burrow their way under the scales of chickens' legs, and lice live between feathers near the skin. If your chickens can't dig their own shallow baths in a dusty spot on your property, give them a space of their own.

“ What I want for Christmas is always-healthy, well-cared-for goats coast to coast, whether they be backyard pets, show stock, brood stock, production animals or meat or fleece producers … no matter.

Working with local ranchers, Montana State University scientists and American Simmental Association collaborators in Bozeman, Mont., Waterman evaluated the early weaning of beef calves and its impact on cow, heifer and steer performance.

I love my Highland steer. Have you ever thought of riding a bovine buddy? Expect to hand pick burrs, tiny sticks and other debris from long-coated breeds and from forelocks and tail swishes.

My friend certainly has his share of weeds; me too. I love to see other people's gardens and find out what they have going on. It's kind of depressing knowing that your place will never look as good, or worse still, always wondering what they are thinking...

The last few inches of gravel had been left for the walkway … and to cover the spade. (That one did tear in two later in the summer). For all of the abuse it took, the spade is still in pretty good shape.

We were so excited that you would have thought it was a golden egg. They are just farm animals, after all, right? If I am digging in the garden, she is digging. When my husband and I walked into our local farm-supply store seven years ago for some lawnmower...

They tend to have nicer features than lawn tractors—wider mower decks and hydraulic steering—and are generally more powerful, making them a great choice if you're looking for a machine that will mow your yard while also handling a wide variety of...

Rabbits also tend to avoid plants that exude a milky sap. They may be furry and cute and their antics are comical and fun to watch, butlose their appeal quickly when they wreak havoc in the garden by chewing their way through your prized plants.

After the wasps vacated the vicinity and Brett re-attached the wall, we moved our three Bourbon Reds and two Royal Palm turkeys in. A big, heavy turkey shelter will settle into the ground over the course of a rainy winter, making it stick when you try...

It took about three hours of pumping the water out onto the driveway to drain it and one more hour to cut out (read: wrestle with) the liner. And to make matters worse, I'm pretty sure when it dries out, it's going to be much like concrete.

Coop Odor Eliminator Control ammonia odor and help dry out coops when chickens spend more time indoors with Chick Flic odor eliminator. Kalglo-brand controlled electric infrared stall heaters provide local comfort heat without affecting the temperature...

In other words, the chickens smell pretty bad to them, and they steer clear. We all know that chickens are good at cleaning up bugs in the run, but now new research shows that the simple fact that they are chickens could keep mosquitoes out of your way...

Toxic plants for pets can cause heartbreak. We all love our pets and when you are a plant lover as well, you want to make sure that your houseplants and your pets can live together happily.

Now he's big and he lives with Aiah but he still likes to stop by and lick us. Ludo is a steer and Mom is going to ride him some day, like people do in a place called Asia . This is how it goes: “Everyone's got a water buffalo Yours is fast but mine...

If I hit a heavy stand of brambles or weeds, I may have to slow my ground speed so the mower can chew through the material, but that's one of the advantages of independent power. I pull my 44-inch wide, Kunz AcrEase rough-cut mower behind my 500cc Honda...

There were brindles; blues – mulberry blue, ring-streaked blue, speckled blue, grullas – so named because they had the hue of the sandhill crane, also called mouse-colored or slate duns, washed-out and Jersey creams — all hues of ‘yellow' browns...

If you're on the market for a riding mower to take care of your farm lawn, keep these thoughts in mind before hitting the dealership. Chapman points to sandy soil as one of the worst offenders, noting that a heavy-duty, fabricated deck is recommended...

As a farmer, you will probably come a lot closer to a pig than you will a jet, so for the sake of comparison, consider that a tractor may rumble along at about 85 Db, a normal conversation might be around 40 to 60 Db, and a whisper could be around 15...

Feverfew is a member of the sunflower family native to Europe. Interplanting feverfew may ward off these soft-bodied invaders. Companion planting helps protect roses against insect pests by masking the scent of roses and steering intruders to other hosts...

Ultimately, the “right” size, shape or design is the one that fits your particular situation the best. Although equally adaptable for your laying flock , chicken tractors are a great way to give broilers the benefits of free-range living while contributing...

But, were you aware that some of your favorite vegetables may also belong to this group of plants?So what does nightshade vegetable mean exactly? If you are known to be highly sensitive to any of the nightshade plants, it's recommended that you steer...

Sure, I had to shovel my own and fill up the back of my Subaru numerous times with overflowing buckets of the stuff, but it is so worth it to see that dark, rich brown compost rather than cracked clay when summer arrives.