Watching the remarkable addition in weight, swollen teats, even disinterest in mating from your pregnant pig can be amusing. Of course, you would be anxious (especially if it is your first time...
Category: Farm Life
If you have spent any time observing cavies and their curious activity patterns, you may find yourself asking questions like, “when do guinea pigs sleep?” and “is my piggie nocturnal?” Rean...
Whether you’re trying to breed guinea pigs, or your guinea pig unexpectedly got pregnant, you might be wondering how long you have until the female gives birth. Gestation periods vary in rodents,...
Goats have wonderfully curious and affectionate personalities and are often seen as one of the highlights of petting zoos – especially adorable baby goats. Their comforting nature can make them...
If you are new to keeping cattle on your farm or homestead, it helps to have prior knowledge of their breeding and reproductive cycles. Learning about a cow's reproductive cycle is of particular...
Talk about daredevil climbers, and you dare not ignore the mountain goat. Relentlessly bold and gravity-defying, the mountain goat is famed – if not notorious – for the frightful heights it can...