6 Tips for Caring for Piglets
If you’re new to raising pigs, you must ensure piglets get the care they need to grow into healthy adults. Whether you’re raising pigs...
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Mar 10, 2023
How to Remove Fence Knots
Wire fencing is highly versatile. It’s sold in mesh rolls that you can cut, bend and splice into any size enclosure you choose. However,...
Feb 23, 2023
4 Things to Do Before You Build Your Livestock Fence
Building a livestock fence takes careful planning. Without proper preparation, you’re apt to make costly mistakes that could force you to...
Feb 2, 2023
4 Chicken Coop Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
If you raise chickens, you know how fussy and messy they can be. Keeping your chicken coop clean and your birds protected is a constant...
Jan 25, 2023
How Far Apart Should Fence Posts Be?
When building a fence, the installation techniques and materials you choose are crucial to the fence’s sturdiness and longevity. So, too,...
Jan 4, 2023
How to Ensure Your Goat Doesn’t Get Stuck in Your Farm Fence
Commercial goat farming is gaining momentum in southern Ontario as more consumers look for cow milk alternatives. However, raising these...
Dec 26, 2022
Winter Feeding and Weight Management for Farm Animals
In Ontario, heavy flurries and plunging temperatures are standard during winter. Therefore, farm animals, especially cattle that...
Dec 26, 2022
4 Ways to Simplify Winter Feeding
From dangerous weather to scant daylight, winter brings a host of complications to your farming operation. To keep your animals amply fed...
Nov 23, 2022
3 Types of Deer Fencing
If you grow vegetables, you understand the challenges of keeping wildlife at bay, especially deer. Did you know that white-tailed deer...
Nov 3, 2022
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...
Oct 31, 2022
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...
Oct 7, 2022
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...
Sep 22, 2022
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...
Sep 2, 2022
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...
Aug 24, 2022
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,...
Aug 4, 2022
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...
Jul 13, 2022
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...
Jul 2, 2022
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...
Jun 28, 2022
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...
Jun 9, 2022
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...
May 26, 2022
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...
May 4, 2022
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...
Apr 20, 2022
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...
Apr 6, 2022
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...
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