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It might depend on the breed, but I think pheasants can be tough to keep in a mixed-species flock. Some of them can be pretty aggressive and turn into bullies.

When my chickens began to molt for the first time, I was convinced they had a severe mite infestation. I probably wouldn't have been so confused had they not started molting too early, but for whatever reason, they were triggered before it was really time. I treated their "mites" religiously...

I'll have to try that. I've never had an issue with feather pulling, but I bet my birds would enjoy a game of hunt the treat nonetheless.

Oh no! Do you know how they got it? I think it often occurs when the pigs eat contaminated fecal matter from rodents, so clear that up if you rodent problem. Muck out their area and keep it meticulously clean for a while. I hope you're able to make some headway. I wish you lots of luck!

I have more luck when I mix in bits of fruit. So I dump some strawberries, peaches, blueberries, or bananas in the blender, give it a few pulses, then add it to my popsicle mix. I wouldn't say that the texture is as good as the commercial brands, but what I make is healthier.

in a cold frame? I live in a pretty temperate climate and just decided to throw one together with some leftover lumber and glass. What should I plant inside? Am I right in thinking that I shouldn't start with seeds this time of year?

Tie some string in the house to make a mini-obstacle course. Any time they cross that part of the house they must do so without touching the string.

They are coming in because it's getting cold so do what you can to seal up the cracks around your home. Cut away any vegetation that that is growing near your home too. Good luck!

I'm jealous! No matter how many tomatoes I plant, we seem to eat them up as soon as they come in. Right now I'm making pickles and have taken some of the suggestions I've gotten here to heart in hopes that they'll be softer.

Train your dog to chase it away for a few days and it will eventually move on. Some people use an electric fence. Some encase the corn with chicken wire and bury it under the ground too to keep them from digging under. I have a small patch of corn and I used some of those devices that are...

I think most people must like their pickles extra crispy because every recipe I find seems to turn out pickles that you can easily snap in two. I like mine...softer? Limper? Not crunchy? I'm not sure how to describe the texture I'm after exactly, but the ones I've made aren't my favorite...

No, it can't possibly work. It's a homeopathic remedy which is nothing but quack science and it's awfully expensive for a placebo. You should get that checked out by your doctor because that ringing in your ears could be an infection, injury, or circulatory problem. Just don't waste money on...