Ashleigh Krispense – Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:09:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico Ashleigh Krispense – Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com 32 32 5 Tips To Prevent Heat Stress in Cows https://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-tips-keep-cattle-comfortable-summer-heat/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-tips-keep-cattle-comfortable-summer-heat/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=88154 Keep These Tips in Mind to Keep Your Animals Cool & Comfortable

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/5-tips-keep-cattle-comfortable-summer-heat/feed/ 0 Winter Stressors That Can Affect Your Cattle Herd https://www.hobbyfarms.com/winter-stressors-that-can-affect-your-cattle-herd/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/winter-stressors-that-can-affect-your-cattle-herd/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=116072 With proper care and preparation ahead of time, you can make your cattle much more comfortable throughout the harsh winter days.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/winter-stressors-that-can-affect-your-cattle-herd/feed/ 0 Warm It Up With This Guide To Firewood https://www.hobbyfarms.com/warm-it-up-with-this-guide-to-firewood/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/warm-it-up-with-this-guide-to-firewood/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=115740 Nothing beats the warmth and security of a home heated by firewood. If you're considering firewood heating, check out these tips for getting started.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/warm-it-up-with-this-guide-to-firewood/feed/ 0 Cattle Crazy? Take Your Bovine Obsession To The Next Level https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-crazy-take-your-bovine-obsession-to-the-next-level/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-crazy-take-your-bovine-obsession-to-the-next-level/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:27 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=115291 Do you count cows to fall asleep and dream of one day owning a herd of cattle? Check out these tips for getting ready and giving in to your cattle crazy.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-crazy-take-your-bovine-obsession-to-the-next-level/feed/ 0 Helpful Tips For Getting Started With Chickens https://www.hobbyfarms.com/helpful-tips-for-getting-started-with-chickens/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/helpful-tips-for-getting-started-with-chickens/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:00:01 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=115211 Whether you’re getting your first or 40th chick, this advice is sure to start chickens off right, so check out these poultry-keeping tips before you begin.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/helpful-tips-for-getting-started-with-chickens/feed/ 0 Keeping Cattle Teaches Important Life Lessons, Too https://www.hobbyfarms.com/keeping-cattle-teaches-important-life-lessons-too/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/keeping-cattle-teaches-important-life-lessons-too/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:00:28 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=114470 Sure, cattle provide dairy and meat, but keeping a herd of large animals can also teach the farmer invaluable life lessons, too.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/keeping-cattle-teaches-important-life-lessons-too/feed/ 0 Cattle Feeding Basics: Vitamins & Minerals https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-vitamins-minerals/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-vitamins-minerals/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:00:23 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=113755 Cattle need a range of vitamins and minerals, depending on herd-specific factors. Here are some tips for determining your animals' nutritional needs.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-vitamins-minerals/feed/ 0 Cattle Feeding Basics: Evaluate Your Energy https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-evaluate-your-energy/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-evaluate-your-energy/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:06 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=112946 In this ongoing look at the basics of feeding cattle, we turn our attention to energy: what it means, what delivers this component and providing it to your herd.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-evaluate-your-energy/feed/ 0 Cattle Feeding Basics: Time To Ponder Protein https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-time-to-ponder-protein/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-time-to-ponder-protein/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:00:29 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=111793 Don't overlook protein when considering the nutritional needs of your cattle! From pasture to range cubes to complete ration mixes, you can provide protein in various ways.

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]]> https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-time-to-ponder-protein/feed/ 0 Cattle Feeding Basics: Getting Real About Roughage https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-getting-real-about-roughage/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/cattle-feeding-basics-getting-real-about-roughage/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:28 +0000 https://www.hobbyfarms.com/?p=110923 Feeding cattle right means meeting a variety of nutritional needs. In this first part of a series, we look at providing cattle with the right roughage to thrive.

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